Koorie Tutor - Part Time Opportunities

Location: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre 

Role Type: Part Time, Ongoing 

About The Role:  

Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. As a Koorie Tutor, you will be responsible for providing specialized mentoring and tutoring to both individuals and groups of Koorie students, aiding them in achieving the necessary competencies within non-Koorie specific education programs. 

Working within the Corrections teams, you'll be part of a collaborative environment focused on achieving positive outcomes for students. Your commitment will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you teach and in the broader prison community. 

Working in Corrections at BKI offers rewarding and opportunities: 

• Opportunity to literally change people's lives
• Meaningful and purpose-driven work everyday 
• Authenticity at work
• Collaborating with passionate and supportive colleagues 
• Seeing the difference you make in the communities 
• Opportunities for growth and learning 
• Small teaching groups with favourable working hours 
• Connecting and learning from others 
• Bring an advocate for vocational education 

 We are excited about you because you have: 

• You have completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or hold a formal qualification in Adult Education have a strong understanding of Indigenous culture and identity;  
• be culturally competent;  
• have experience working in and with Indigenous communities (preferably local communities);  
• have a sound working knowledge and capability strategies to address learning issues that Indigenous students may encounter such as potentially past negative education experience; 
• maintain broad knowledge of local Indigenous community issues and model culturally sensitive behaviours and values.

• Professional development programs 
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact and change

If this sounds like the role for you, we invite you to apply by clicking on 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the recruitment process, or are experiencing technical difficulties applying for this job please contact *******@kangan.edu.au 

Position description below for your reference outlining key responsibilities of the role. 

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. Corrections positions are subject to relevant police checks and prison authority to enter site.  

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.