Commercial Advisor

Location: Melbourne Metro or Bendigo

Role Type: Full Time Ongoing

About us:

Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.

About The Role:

The Commercial Advisor plays a critical role overseeing various aspects of the business to ensure it operates efficiently and profitably with its commercial activities and operations. The role will be responsible for providing expert guidance and support in various commercial and property-related areas.

The Commercial Advisor will oversee Enterprise Asset Management policies and processes, manage leasing activities, act as a liaison with statutory authorities and services providers, and provide legal support in property matters. The role will be a key contributor to business case development and advising on wider Bendigo Kangan Institute's commercial activities and objectives.

We are excited about you because you have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or significant relevant experience
• Proven experience in commercial advisory, property management or a related role
• Strong understanding of asset management including compliance with relevant government direction and standards
• Proven ability to implement strategies to achieve organisational efficiency and optimisation
• Proficiency in contract management and legal matters related to property
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements
• Stronger stakeholder management skills and experience
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and managing process development and change

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• 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.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation
• Certified vocational qualifications and certified transcripts (as listed in resume and relevant to the position)

Application support:

• If you have any access requirements to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. We would love to hear from you.

Position description below for your reference outlining key responsibilities of the role.

For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please email

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 at 11.59pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024

Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date.

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