Heavy Vehicle Teacher Workplace Delivery

Kangan Institute Employees, Location, Alumni; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Team Culture

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Flexibility

Competitive pay under Victorian TAFE 1

Advanced training facility

Good public transport access

Fitness programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Bendigo Kangan Institute is seeking a Heavy Vehicle trainer for a full-time, ongoing role based at the Docklands campus. You will deliver and assess training in heavy vehicle mechanical technology, coordinating workplace visits and mentoring learners across employer sites 2–3 days per week, with administration and coordination time remaining.

You will plan activities, maintain records and ensure safety, quality, and compliance while building strong relationships with learners and employers and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Heavy Vehicle.
• Hold a relevant Heavy Vehicle qualification and a current Driver's License.
• Currently hold or be willing to undertake Certificate IV Training and Assessment.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) and police check required.
• Proactive in engaging with learners and employers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and report workplace visits; allocate students to mentors and track progress.
• Share industry knowledge and demonstrate safe, high‑quality work practices.
• Plan learning activities, maintain training records and support compliance requirements.
• Build positive relationships with learners, employers and colleagues.
• Maintain industry connections through professional development and employer engagement.

Skills

Heavy vehicle experience

Interpersonal communication

Independent working

Education

Heavy Vehicle qualification

Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE) or willingness to undertake

Job description

About the role:

Location: Docklands, with a combination of workplace delivery
Role Type: Full-time ongoing
Remuneration: starting at $94,772.16 (inclusive of 12% super, depending on qualifications)

Step out of the workshop and into a teaching role where your heavy vehicle experience can make a real impact. This is an opportunity to share your technical knowledge, support apprentices and industry learners, and help build the next generation of skilled heavy vehicle professionals.

Based at Bendigo Kangan Institute’s Automotive Centre of Excellence in Docklands, this role will focus on workplace delivery, giving you the opportunity to work closely with learners and employers in an applied training environment. You will deliver and assess training in heavy vehicle mechanical technology, bring current industry practice into learning, and support students to develop the skills, confidence and safety mindset needed in the workplace.

The role will involve planning, managing and reporting on workplace visits, and supporting students throughout the program. The position will require regular travel to employer sites approximately 2 to 3 days per week and the remaining time focused on administration, follow-up and coordination.

What We Offer:

• Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative environment where team leaders work together to streamline processes and support each other, creating a unified and welcoming workplace

• Professional Development: Ongoing vocational and professional development is fully supported, ensuring you continue to grow in your new career

• Family-Friendly Flexibility: We understand the importance of family and offer flexibility for personal commitments when needed

• Attractive Employment Conditions - The Victorian TAFE Teaching Agreement 2024 offers excellent conditions with competitive pay, making the transition from industry more appealing

• Advanced training facility: Opportunity to work in the largest and most advanced automotive training centre in the southern hemisphere

• Get to your workplace smoothly: Docklands campus has easy access by public transportation (in the Free Tram Zone and close to Southern Cross station)

• Fitness programs: Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide

• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

What You Will Do:

• Planning, managing and reporting on workplace visits, as well as allocating students to mentors and supporting their progress throughout the program

• Share current industry knowledge and demonstrate safe, high-quality work practices

• Plan learning activities, maintain training records and contribute to quality and compliance requirements

• Build positive relationships with learners, employers and colleagues

• Maintain your connection with industry through professional development and employer engagement

Who We're Looking For:

• Trade Background: Extensive experience in Heavy Vehicle (must have)

• Qualifications:
  > Relevant Heavy Vehicle qualification
  > Currently hold a completed Certificate IV Training and Assessment or willing to undertake to transition into teaching

• Current Driver's License

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with employers and learners

• Basic IT skills and willingness to adapt to new technologies

• Able to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team

The Essential Paperwork; Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), Current police check, Certified right to work documentation, Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts

For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, or if you would like to know more please contact [e-mail]

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: 8th November'26

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.