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 position description document to understand our values and focus.

Job description:

Location: Bendigo city, onsite role
Role Type: Full time fixed term (until December 2025)
Remuneration: $ 77,201.60 inclusive of 12 % super

About The Role:

As a Placement Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the administration and coordination of student placements across Community Services, Health, and Food & Fibre programs. This is a hands-on, admin-focused role ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, documents, and people in a fast-paced education environment.
(Role is internally referred as Industry Experience Support Officer)

A brief overview of your responsibilities:

• Coordinate and track student placement documentation and compliance
• Monitor student attendance, absences, and placement progress
• Liaise with students and staff to ensure all placement requirements are met
• Provide general administrative support to placement coordinators and teaching teams

We are excited about you because you have:

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous admin experience in education or VET (desirable but not essential)
• A friendly, proactive attitude and willingness to learn

We can offer you:

• Be part of a supportive, positive, and growing team
• Help students succeed in their real-world learning journeys
• 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.

The Essential Paperwork:

• Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
• 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: 27 July 2025

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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.