Department Manager, Foundations (Regional)

Location: Bendigo City Campus
Role Type: Full Time Ongoing
About us:
Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.
About The Role:
The Department Manager, Foundations (Regional) will be responsible for growing the Education Centre's profile and market position in line with Bendigo Kangan Institute's strategic vision.
Working with and supporting the team to achieve their key performance indicators will be integral to the role. It is important to develop relationships across industry to ensure the team's offering meets industry expectations and translates to best practice educational delivery methods and course design for our students.
The role will lead and develop a team of engaged professionals to deliver education that exceeds legislative and Bendigo Kangan Institute's quality standards to maintain our reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and service delivery.
We are excited about you because you have:

• Tertiary Degree in business, management, or learning-related discipline and/or equivalent work experience or a Diploma or higher level in Adult Education.
• Vocational qualification for specific learning areas or equivalent work experience preferred
• Current Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma in (TAE50116, TAE50216 or TAE50122) containing 200 hours of supervised practicum, or higher VET qualification, including TAEDEL502 Studies in Adult Learning Methodology, and TAERES501 Apply Research to Training and Assessment Practices preferred.
• Experience with effectively leading, engaging and developing teams
• Ability to translate strategic goals into operational plans
• Sound commercial acumen and ability to manage financial budgets
• A solid understanding of the Australian educational governance framework as it pertains to the team's activities (ASQA, VRQA and other regulatory bodies)
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), relationship building and influencing skills, and ability to deal with personal matters sensitively
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Current and valid Victorian driver's licence and willingness to travel between sites.

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation

• Certified vocational qualifications and certified transcripts (as listed in resume and relevant to the position)

Application support:

• If you have any access requirements to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. We would love to hear from you.
Position description below for your reference outlining key responsibilities of the role.
For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please email
Please note that Bendigo Kangan Institute is closed from 22 December 2023 until 8 January 2024
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 at 11.59pm on Sunday 14 January 2024
Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date.
NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.