Driving Instructor - Uniting Country Sa Driving Academy

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Introduction:
Make a Lasting Impact in 2025! #YourNextAdventure.

About Us

We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.

Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.

If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!

Why Join Us

You will have:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
• A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

We are honored to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose.

Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People

ucsa.org.au

Description:
About The Position

Position Location: Port Pirie or Port Augusta

Position Status: Full Time

Closing Date for Applications: 26th October 2025

The UCSA Driving Academy is a new initiative of Uniting Country SA (UCSA), designed to provide professional, culturally safe, and inclusive driver education services across regional South Australia. The program aims to support individuals in gaining the skills and confidence required to become safe, competent drivers, while promoting road safety and compliance with South Australian regulations.

As a Driving Instructor, you will deliver structured and supportive driving lessons tailored to individual student needs, maintain compliance with South Australian Road rules and instructor accreditation requirements, and promote safe driving practices. The role also involves collaborating with UCSA staff to develop learning materials, assisting with scheduling and record-keeping, and engaging in ongoing professional development to ensure best practice in driver education.

Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Skills and Experiences:
You will:

• Have knowledge of driver education principles and South Australian road rules.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Have knowledge of housing services and/or property management.

It is essential for you to have:

• Current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Relevant experience, in a paid or voluntary capacity.

It is desirable for you to have:

• Certificate IV in Driver Instruction or willing to undergo training
• Motor Driving Instructor's (MDI) license or willing to obtain
• Current SA drivers’ licence

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA and Uniting Country Housing sites or interstate as required.

Our process requires you to provide a Resume, Cover Letter and a statement addressing the Duties and Responsibilities contained within the Position Description. You will need to put this information in three (3) separate documents and upload each document.

Refer to our Guide to Applying for more information.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

Please contact Chris Kennett on 0419 852 158 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.

Let us know if you require assistance or adjustments to our recruitment process to better meet your needs. You can tell us by contacting Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist via email at: careers@ucsa.org.au or by phone on: 0466 503 880.