Driving Instructor

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Driving Instructor to join our team at The Salvation Army. As a Driving Instructor, you will play a vital role in facilitating and delivering learner driver education to at-risk young people in the Drive for Life program.

• Provide high-quality driving instruction and facilitate workshops that improve road safety awareness and learning.
• Be responsible for the intake, assessment, and induction of young people into the Drive for Life program.
• Deliver individualized lesson plans and provide clear instructions during lesson delivery.
• Complete accurate assessments of student readiness towards achieving the provisional licence.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other services to support the achievement of program goals.

• A valid and current Driver Licence.
• A current WA Working With Children Check.
• A current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• A minimum of 3 continuous years driving experience.
• A certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport: Driving Instruction) or similar nationally-recognised certificate or the willingness to work towards this qualification or alternative routes to becoming a professional driving instructor.
• Knowledge of work health safety obligations and the ability to put them into practice in the workplace.
• Experience working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions.

As a registered NFP, we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits, including:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Opportunity for career development
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.