Location: Metro or Bendigo based, with travel to both
Role Type: Full time ongoing| Hybrid role
Remuneration: $160,000 inclusive of 12% superannuation (qualification dependent)
About the Role:
BKI is on the lookout for a passionate leader who puts students first.
If you thrive on connection, bring strong organisational skills, and hold yourself to high professional standards, this opportunity is for you!
As the Lead Educator (internally referred to as Program Lead), your adaptability and problem-solving mindset will empower both students and staff every day. You’ll lead a team of dedicated teachers delivering VET teacher training programs. You’ll oversee curriculum design, scheduling, student progress, and staff development - ensuring high-quality outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate curriculum planning, delivery, and continuous improvement
- Monitor student attendance, engagement, and academic progress
- Support staff with scheduling, excursions, and daily operations
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and support staff
- Ensure the continuous improvement of programs
We are excited about you because you have:
- Must have: Diploma of Vocation education and training
- Excellent knowledge of the VET Sector and the Training Standards for RTOs
- Experience delivering TAE Courses
- Flexibility to work in different situations
- Ability to coordinate staff spread geographically
- Excellent leadership skills & experience managing a team
We can offer you:
- A student-first team culture
- An opportunity to support students achieve brighter futures through inclusive education and contribute towards organisations' growth strategy
- Professional development programs
- Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
- Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
The Essential Paperwork:
- Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
- VIT registration
- Current police check
- Certified right to work documentation
- Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts
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Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance
Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past, present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
Applications close: 17th May 2026
Applications will be assessed as they come in – we may start interviews before the closing date.
NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this position at any time.