The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
Driving Instructors
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Occupations in this field typically require an Certificate III qualification including at least two years on-the-job training or a Certificate IV qualification.
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- instructing students under actual driving conditions, and explaining and demonstrating the operation of brakes, clutch, gear selection, automatic transmission, signals and lights \r\n
- teaching road traffic regulations \r\n
- teaching road craft and road safety \r\n
- advising students when they are ready to undergo driving examination \r\n
- may advise on and teach advanced driving techniques required for emergency situations \r\n
- may illustrate and explain handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles and driving techniques using blackboard diagrams and audiovisual aids \r\n
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Full Time Average
Weekly Wage$1,901 to $2,460 Earnings for full-time employees before tax.
The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.Full Time/Part Time
Split56%44% This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.
The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.Currently Employed
Workers6,100 The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.
It includes both full-time and part-time workers.Future Job Openings
Next Five Years< 5k An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.
It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.Current
UnemploymentLow The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
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Career Details
Driving Instructors instruct individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles.
Occupations in this field typically require an Certificate III qualification including at least two years on-the-job training or a Certificate IV qualification.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- instructing students under actual driving conditions, and explaining and demonstrating the operation of brakes, clutch, gear selection, automatic transmission, signals and lights
- teaching road traffic regulations
- teaching road craft and road safety
- advising students when they are ready to undergo driving examination
- may advise on and teach advanced driving techniques required for emergency situations
- may illustrate and explain handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles and driving techniques using blackboard diagrams and audiovisual aids
Occupation:
- Driving Instructor
Driving Instructor
Instructs individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisation:
- Motorcycle Riding Instructor
Find out more
Check out the Good Universities Guide for more information on careers and the courses that can help get you there.
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