Company description:

JOIN US as a SESSIONAL Indigenous Education Teacher for our Mumgu-dhal program at Ravenhall Correctional Centre!

At Bendigo Kangan Institute we change lives through the power of education and skills.

BKI brings together Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS and eWorks, to connect people and industries with the transformative power of education and careers.

We deliver future-ready skills, training, and assessment solutions, as well as lifelong learning opportunities. Our vision is to become Australia's leading skills provider.

If you are passionate about joining an agile and forward-thinking organisation that fosters innovation or thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team that puts the customer first, please read on.

Job description:

Location: Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Role Type: Sessional (likely to be 3 days a week)

Salary: $86 - $93 Per hour (Dependent on qualifications and teaching experience)

Are you passionate about empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners through culturally responsive education?

Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, or who have strong alliances and experience working closely with Indigenous communities. This is essential to deliver the Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt community, connection and pathways courses, which are designed to support learners in strengthening their cultural identity and re-engaging with education.

Join our close-knit team at Ravenhall Correctional Centre and make a meaningful impact as a Mumgu-dhal Teacher. In this role, you will deliver transformative learning experiences that honour culture, build confidence, and support rehabilitation. Whether you're already teaching or fresh from the field, we provide professional development and teaching support to help you succeed in the classroom! #RegionalJobs

What We're Looking For:

Due to the nature of the curriculum and the cultural significance of several units, it is highly recommended that applicants have an Indigenous background or deep cultural knowledge. Some units require the teacher to possess Indigenous knowledge and lived experience to ensure authenticity and cultural safety.

• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and contemporary issues.
• Demonstrated experience working with Koorie communities or in culturally inclusive settings (education settings preferable).
• Experience delivering training in adult education or vocational settings (preferred but not essential).
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110 / TAE40116 / TAE40122) OR willing to enrol.
• A commitment to safety, inclusion, and learner success.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Community & Connection: Be part of a supportive, tight-knit team that values collaboration, respect, and cultural integrity. You'll work alongside passionate educators committed to making a difference.
• Cultural Empowerment: Deliver culturally safe and inclusive education that supports the learning journeys of Koorie and Aboriginal students within the correctional system.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Help learners build confidence, skills, and pathways to reintegration through the power of education.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of educators, support staff, and community stakeholders to ensure holistic support for learners.

What We Offer:

• Become part of a growing department full of industry professionals.
• A sessional role with flexibility and purpose.
• Opportunities for professional development and cultural learning.
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.
• Fitness Passport Program giving you and your family access to 230+ locations across Australia.
• Access to counselling support (EAP) and regular health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Clear career pathway in vocational education with opportunities across Australia.

The Essential Paperwork:

• Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
• Current police check/ willing to obtain
• Certified right to work documentation
• Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts

For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

Applications will be assessed as they come in - we may start interviews before the closing date.

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.

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