How to become a Motor Vehicle Licence Examiner
Tests motor vehicle driving licence applicants, and issues learner's permits and probationary licences.
Main tasks
- Tests applicants' ability to operate a motor vehicle by administering written tests to assess understanding of road rules and traffic signs
- Provides feedback to applicants on their test results
- Issues learner's permits and probationary licences to successful applicants
- Stays updated on road rules and regulations
Ways in
- Licence or registration: Registration or licensing is required.
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $96,824 a year
- About 47,500 people work in this job group now, and about 50,800 are projected by 2035. (+7%)
- AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
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Questions people ask
How much does a Motor Vehicle Licence Examiner earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $96,824 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Motor Vehicle Licence Examiner a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 7% by 2035, from about 47,500 to about 50,800 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Motor Vehicle Licence Examiner?
Usually not. Only 19% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Will AI change the work of a Motor Vehicle Licence Examiner?
AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04