Driving Instructor

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
What this role looks like
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Driving Instructor to facilitate and deliver learner driver education to at-risk young people in the Drive for Life program. The Driving instructor will provide practical driving instruction and facilitate workshops that improve road safety awareness and learning.
Reporting to the Manager at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Crisis Accommodation Service, this is a permanent, part-time (up to 32 hours weekly) position based in Kalgoorlie, WA. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4.

A day in the life of a Driving Instructor

• Be responsible for the intake, assessment, and induction of young people into the Drive for Life program.
• Deliver quality professional driving instruction and provide appropriate interventions and strategies to support the achievement of a provisional driving licence.
• Create individualized lesson plans and provide clear instructions during lesson delivery.
• Complete accurate assessments of student readiness towards achieving the provisional licence.
• Be committed to working within a trauma and psychologically informed practice environment; supporting and prioritising young people’s needs.
• Maintain vehicles and ensure they are safe and appropriate for driving instruction. Report any maintenance issues as they arise.
• Acquire and maintain a good working knowledge of referral and support options for participants.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other services.
• Be responsible for administration activities including data entry, contacting young people, mentors, and partner agencies as required.

You will bring

• A valid and current Driver Licence.
• A current WA Working With Children Check.
• A current First Aid Certificate or willing 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.
• To pass a medical fitness standard for Driving Instructors licence.
• To commute to Leonora and Laverton regions and provide driver education. This may involve overnight travel. This will be arranged by The Salvation Army.
• Knowledge of work health safety obligations and you will put them into practice in the workplace.
• Experience working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions.

What benefits you will receive

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• 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
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

Please refer the Job description for details