Education Manager - Work Education

Bendigo Kangan Institute; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student-first team culture

Inclusive education focus

Fitness Passport Program

EAP & Wellbeing programs

Work rights & documentation support

Job summary

Bendigo Kangan Institute in Broadmeadows is seeking an Education Manager – Work Education to lead the design and delivery of vocational programs. You will coordinate timetables, staffing, and partnerships to support students and teachers, stepping in to teach when required.

The role emphasizes inclusive education, collaboration with families, and ongoing program improvement within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in primary or secondary education (preferred with inclusive education focus).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment completed.
• Experience delivering programs for students with intellectual disabilities and collaborating with families.
• Ability to lead and support a teaching team with empathetic communication.
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate staffing, timetables and priorities.
• Good digital skills and flexible approach to daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timetables and staffing for Work Education programs.
• Develop and evaluate vocational education and training programs.
• Represent the program at school visits and expos to support enrolments.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of Work Education courses and provide teaching support when needed.

Skills

Education leadership

Curriculum design

Timetabling coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Digital skills

Team leadership

Education

Teaching degree

Certificate IV T&A

Job description

Location: Broadmeadows, with expected travel to other metro campus
Role type: Full-time, ongoing | Onsite
Remuneration: $150,944.64 (inclusive of 12% superannuation)

Help create an inclusive learning environment where students feel supported to build their skills and take their next steps.

As Education Manager – Work Education (internally known as Program Lead), you’ll lead the coordination, design and delivery of vocational education and training programs and services, bringing industry and learner needs to life. From developing and evaluating programs to driving continuous improvement, you’ll help shape learning that makes a difference. You’ll combine hands‑on educational leadership with practical coordination, supporting students and teachers.

Reporting to the Department Manager, you’ll coordinate timetables and staffing, build relationships with students and families, and strengthen partnerships with specialist schools. You’ll also represent the program at school visits and expos to support future enrolments. You'll be overseeing the day‑to‑day delivery of Work Education courses, stepping in to teach or facilitate when needed.

You’ll join a supportive leadership and teaching team, with onboarding and professional development to help you settle in and grow. Regular team meetings will keep you connected and supported.

We are excited about you because you have:

• An undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in primary or secondary education, preferably with aSpecial and InclusiveEducation teaching method
• A completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Experience delivering programs for students with intellectual disabilities and working collaboratively with their families
• The ability to lead and support a teaching team, with an approachable and empathetic communication style
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate staffing, timetables and competing priorities
• Good digital skills and a flexible approach to daily operational needs

We can offer you:

• A student-first team culture
• An opportunity to support students achieve brighter futures through inclusive education and contribute towards organizations' growth strategy
• 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
• The Essential Paperwork: Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), VIT registration, Current police check , Certified right to work documentation, Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts

For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please contact *******@kangan.edu.au

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 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.