Program Lead

Location: Charleston Road, Bendigo

Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Remuneration: Starting from $144,295.20 including 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. Our vision is to become Australia's leading skills provider.

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:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Program Lead – Animal Studies to lead a team of educators across our Bendigo and Broadmeadows campuses. This leadership role is responsible for coordinating, designing, fostering a high-performance culture and continuously improving vocational education programs in Animal Studies. You will ensure program excellence, compliance with regulations, and strong industry engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing curriculum design, delivery, and continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with National VET Quality standards and animal ethics and welfare standards
• Building and maintaining industry partnerships
• Managing scheduling, workload allocation, and performance reviews
• Supporting financial forecasting and achievement of enrolment targets

This role requires regular on-site presence at our Bendigo campus (minimum three days per week), and we strongly encourage applications from candidates who reside in the Bendigo region.

We are excited about you because you have:

• A current VET teaching qualification (TAE50116, TAE50216 or TAE50122)
• A vocational qualification in Animal Studies or Veterinary Science
• At least 4 years of industry experience in animal care
• Strong understanding of animal welfare principles and ethics
• Experience in team leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

We can offer you:

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

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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

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: 11:59PM on Friday 22 August 2025 

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.