Company description:

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 job description to understand our values and focus.

Job description:

Location: Bendigo City Campus - travel required to Metro
Role Type: Full-time, ongoing
Remuneration: $144,667 per annum (plus 11.5% superannuation)

About The Role:
The Department Manager Community - Regional and Metro at BKI, will be responsible for growing the Community Education Centre's profile and market position in line with the BKI strategic vision. The Department Manager - Community - Regional and Metro will oversee, lead and manage the delivery of courses in early childhood education, community services, mental health, justice, dental. The role is based on our Bendigo City Campus, with course delivery also from our Broadmeadows campus so travel to Metro region is required.

Working with and supporting the team to achieve their KPIs 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 also lead and develop a team of engaged professionals to deliver education that exceed legislative and BKI quality standards to maintain our reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and service delivery.

We are excited about you because you have:

• Extensive experience in management in one (or multiple) of the following industries: early childhood education, education support, community services, mental health, justice, dental.
• Demonstrated experience with effectively leading, engaging and developing teams to the attainment of organisational goals.
• A solid understanding of the Australian educational governance framework as it pertains to the team's activities (ASQA, VRQA and other regulatory bodies).
• Ability to effectively translate strategic goals into a meaningful and measurable operational plan.
• Sound commercial acumen and the ability to manage financial budgets and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver strong results against organisational goals for which the role is responsible.
• Highly developed relationship building and influencing skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to communicate effectively across large groups and deal with personal matters sensitively.
• Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through critical thinking and a high work ethic.
• Current and valid Victorian driver's licence and ability to travel between BKI sites and workplaces.

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• 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
• 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.

Application support:

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

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. We would love to hear from you.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 16th March

For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please contact Billy Hurricks [email protected]

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 and Police Check.

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.

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.