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What this job is

A Motor Vehicle Licence Examiner assesses the driving competence and knowledge of applicants seeking to obtain or renew motor vehicle licences in Australia. Working within state and territory transport authorities, they conduct practical driving tests, written knowledge assessments, and hazard perception tests to determine whether applicants meet the legal and safety standards required to operate motor vehicles on public roads.

Pay

A$1,862 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
  • Attention to Detailcore
  • Conflict De-escalationcore
  • Data Entry and Accuracycore
  • Eligibility Assessmentcore
  • Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
  • Record Managementcore
  • Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
  • Report Writingcore
  • Risk Identificationcore
  • Time Management and Prioritisationcore
  • Verbal Communicationcore
  • Verification and Authenticationcore
  • Advise on licencing procedures
  • Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
  • Check official documents
  • Complaint Handling
  • Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
  • Digital Literacy
  • Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
  • Incident Reporting
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Written Communication

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