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What this job is
A driving instructor teaches learner and provisional drivers the practical skills, road rules, and safe driving behaviours required to operate vehicles lawfully in Australia. They conduct one-on-one or small group tuition in dual-control vehicles, assess student progress against Australian road safety standards, and prepare students for licensing tests administered by state and territory authorities.
Pay
A$2,224 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adapt to new technology used in carscore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Appointment Schedulingcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Car controlscore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Feedback Collection and Actioningcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- Adult education
- Conflict De-escalation
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Inclusive Practice
- Invoicing and Billing Administration
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Record Management
- Written Communication