Full time, Ongoing
$78,536 - $83,787 per year, plus Super
Location: Townsville Army Barracks, QLD
* Impart your skills and knowledge to others while working in a dynamic team
* Work hours vary providing some flexibility in rostering, plus ADO's
* Fitness passport, career growth, learning opportunities & more
ABOUT THE ROLE
Deliver top-notch training for Army personnel on military vehicles, focusing on safety and efficiency. Be part of a leading team in driver excellence.
Join our dynamic team at Wodonga TAFE as a DMPT Driver Instructor You'll lead cutting-edge transport training for Army personnel, focusing on Mercedes Benz G Wagons and 40M vehicles, with opportunities to train on various military vehicle variants.
Based at our Defence site at Townsville Army Barracks, you'll deliver top-notch training that emphasises safety, efficiency, and professionalism. Be a part of a leading provider of corporate driver excellence, renowned for its impactful national and international programs.
Training courses and assessment are delivered in accordance with continuous improvement framework, AQF standards and Transport values, direction, and code of conduct.
Selected Duties:
* Specific performance targets in line with these accountabilities will be negotiated as part of the Institute's performance planning and review process.
* Maintain excellence in customer service when engaging with Defence and stakeholders with a respectful and inclusive attitude to diversity, and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
* Maintain respectful, clear, and professional communication in all workplace interactions, fostering collaboration and a positive team environment
* Assist in delivering driver training courses and assessments in accordance with Defence and Wodonga TAFE standards.
* Assist to complete training and assessment records in accordance with AQTF/Deed/Contract standards and regulatory requirements.
* Assist to conduct training programs in a professional manner and in accordance with AQTF/Deed/Contract standards and Wodonga Institute of TAFE procedures.
ABOUT YOU
Skills & Experience
Your values align to ours - Community + Collaboration, Creativity + Innovation and Integrity + Respect.
* Commitment to completion of TAEASS412, TLIM0011 and other requirements of the Assistant Driving Instructors course.
* Must be an Australian Citizen to be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
* Must be able to undertake a pre-employment medical.
* Full Australian Driver's Licence
* Heavy Rigid Licence.
* Desirable Transport industry experience.
* Desirable Heavy Combination Licence.
ABOUT US
At Wodonga TAFE, we change lives through education. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we create a supportive environment where both students and employees can grow and succeed.
In 2026, GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE will amalgamate and be unified as one organisation. We are bringing together the strengths, capabilities, and proud histories of both TAFEs whilst maintaining our distinct brands in community.
This means GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE will deliver even greater outcomes for our learners and communities across regional Victoria. With a combined 1,100 staff and 14,800 students, this is an exciting time to join an innovative organisation that is evolving, expanding its reach, and investing in the future of vocational education.
You can learn about Wodonga TAFE by visiting our website or by downloading our careers flyer.
Child Safety Commitment
Central to our values, Wodonga TAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
APPLY NOW
If you are excited by this opportunity to advance your career, contact Michael Heath, Manager Driver Machinery Plant Training, for a confidential conversation at or For more information and to apply, visit the Careers page on the Wodonga TAFE website.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 11 January 2026.
At Wodonga TAFE we are genuine about increasing the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our staff, students, and the broader Wodonga TAFE community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Wodonga TAFE will be closed between Monday, 22 December - Friday 2 January, and we will address all enquiries after this time.