Head of Finance

Kangan Institute; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Electric Vehicle fleet access

Fitness Passport program

Counselling support (EAP)

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Bendigo Kangan Institute is seeking a Head of Finance to provide enterprise-wide financial leadership and stewardship. You will oversee a finance team, partner with the executive, and drive transformation initiatives to ensure sustainability and growth across Victoria and international opportunities.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, focusing on modernising systems, governance, and high-performance teams to support student outcomes and community impact.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance with CPA/CA or equivalent.
• Experience leading finance transformation and governance in complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance management, planning, forecasting, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Provide insights to Executive team and senior stakeholders.
• Drive finance transformation including systems modernisation and process improvement.
• Strengthen governance, controls, compliance and risk management.

Skills

Finance leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial governance

Business partnering

Team leadership

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/CA or equivalent

Job description

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Location: Cremorne, Broadmeadows or Bendigo (Metro/Regional) with frequent travel across all campuses

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $220,000-$240,000 Total Remuneration Package (including 12% super)

About us

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. 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.

About The Role

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape the future of finance at Bendigo Kangan Institute. As Head of Finance, you will provide enterprise-wide leadership for the Institute's financial stewardship, performance and transformation agenda, ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable while continuing to deliver life-changing education and skills outcomes for our students, industry partners and communities.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial and Financial Officer, you will lead a finance function comprising two direct reports and a broader team of approximately 23 professionals. You will partner closely with the Executive team and senior leaders, translating complex financial information into practical insights that drive informed decision-making, accountability and organisational performance.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on transformation, including modernising financial systems and processes, strengthening business partnering capability and supporting organisational growth across Victoria and emerging international opportunities.

Bendigo Kangan Institute is looking for an accomplished finance leader who enjoys leading through change, developing high‑performing teams and influencing outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation that transforms lives through education while advancing your leadership career.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Lead the Institute's financial management, planning, forecasting, budgeting and resource allocation activities
• Provide financial advice and insights to the Executive team and senior stakeholders
• Oversee and drive finance transformation initiatives, including systems modernisation, process improvement, automation and enhanced reporting
• Strengthen financial governance, controls, compliance and risk management frameworks
• Embed a proactive business partnering model that supports organisational performance and accountability
• Build financial and commercial capability across the organisation through coaching, guidance and trusted partnerships
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused and continuous improvement culture
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities, manage risk and improve financial outcomes
• Influence strategic decision-making through commercial analysis, business cases, investment planning and performance insights
• Foster strong relationships with government agencies, auditors, regulators and other key external stakeholders

About You

You're a commercially astute finance leader who can balance strong governance and compliance with a solutions-focused approach. You thrive in complex environments, demonstrate sound judgment when navigating ambiguity and competing priorities, enjoy building capability in others and are passionate about using financial insights to support organisational success.

Whether you're an experienced Head of Finance or a senior finance leader ready to take the next step into a broader strategic leadership role, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of Victoria's leading TAFEs.

You will also bring

• Senior finance leadership experience within a complex, regulated or multi-stakeholder organisation
• Demonstrated success leading finance transformation, systems implementation and/or continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong financial governance, controls, audit and compliance expertise
• Experience partnering with Executive and Board-level stakeholders and influencing decisions
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to develop, coach and lead high-performing teams
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in business cases, investment planning and performance analysis
• A collaborative and adaptable leadership style, with the ability to lead effectively through change and ambiguity
• Experience within TAFE, higher education, vocational education, government or public sector environments will be highly regarded

We can offer you

• A chance to shape the financial future of one of Victoria's largest TAFEs, helping deliver life-changing education and training outcomes for students and communities.
• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking across most campuses
• Access to the institutes' Electric Vehicle fleet and campus charging stations
• 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 opportunity to play a key leadership role in an organisation that is shaping the future of vocational education and training across Australia and through emerging international partnerships.

Things we will require from you

• Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
• A current National Police Check
• Certified right to work documentation
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with CPA, CA or equivalent professional accreditation

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. Apply today and help shape the financial future of Bendigo Kangan Institute, supporting our continued growth, innovation and student success.

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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.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ people and people of all ages.

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 Wednesday 11 November 2026

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