Program Lead - North Melbourne Electrical Campus

Kangan Institute; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Fitness program

Counselling support

Flexible work options

Job summary

Bendigo Kangan Institute in North Melbourne seeks a Program Lead to oversee design, delivery, quality and improvement of Electrical Trades programs, while guiding teachers to strong learner outcomes.

Based onsite five days a week, you will manage staff, scheduling, compliance, stakeholder relationships, and growth opportunities across the Electrical Campus, with a hands-on leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of vocational education, training, or industry teams.
• AQF5+ qualification in VET or higher.
• Experience managing teachers or delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a growing team of electrical educators.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers and industry bodies.
• Ensure high-quality program delivery and compliance with VET requirements.
• Support workforce planning, teacher allocation, and class scheduling.
• Monitor student outcomes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to teaching activities when required.
• Identify growth opportunities and support program expansion.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Independent decision-making

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling & planning

Education

AQF5+ vocational ed qualification

Experience managing teachers

Knowledge of VET standards

Electrical industry networks

Job description

Program Lead - North Melbourne Electrical Campus

Remuneration: $132,781.00 + 12% Superannuation

About the Electrical Trades Department

The Electrical Trades department plays a key role in developing Victoria's future electrical workforce through industry-led training and strong partnerships with employers and industry stakeholders. Delivering Certificate II and III Electrical programs, the team is committed to providing practical, high-quality education that supports student success and industry needs.

About the Role

As Program Lead, you will provide leadership across the design, delivery, quality, and continuous improvement of Electrical Trades programs while supporting teachers to achieve outstanding learner outcomes. The role is responsible for managing teaching staff, scheduling resources, driving compliance and quality standards, and building strong industry relationships.

This is a hands-on leadership role that will suit someone who is highly self-sufficient, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating autonomously. While senior leadership support is available, you'll be trusted to make decisions, identify opportunities, and drive outcomes.

This role is based onsite in North Melbourne, five days per week. Secure employee parking is available onsite.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a growing team of electrical educators
• Building and maintaining partnerships with employers, industry bodies, and the broader electrical trade in Melbourne’s North
• Ensuring high-quality program delivery and compliance with VET requirements
• Supporting workforce planning, teacher allocation, and class scheduling
• Monitoring student outcomes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Contributing to teaching activities when required
• Identifying growth opportunities and supporting future program expansion

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience leading vocational education, training, or industry-based teams
• Strong understanding of Certificate II and Certificate III Electrical training environments
• Ability to build trusted relationships with industry, employers, and stakeholder groups
• Proven capability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to quality training outcomes and continuous improvement

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Current AQF5 or higher vocational education and training qualification
• Experience managing teachers, trainers, or educational delivery teams
• Knowledge of VET quality standards, compliance requirements, and audit processes
• Experience working with apprenticeships, traineeships, or trade-based training programs
• Established industry networks within the electrical sector
• Experience contributing to business growth, program expansion, or workforce planning
• Ability to identify opportunities, solve challenges proactively, and drive outcomes with minimal supervision

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• 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)
• Certified right to work documentation
• Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts

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.