Program Lead

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Role: Program Lead – Traineeships and Work-Based
Location: Broadmeadows with some travel to regional locations
Role Type: Full-time, ongoing
Remuneration: $136,213.54 per annum plus 12% superannuation

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Program Lead to drive excellence in our traineeships and work-based learning programs in the Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Support and Dental sectors. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape vocational education delivery while building strong industry partnerships that directly impact student and employer outcomes.

Key Focus Areas:

• Leading traineeship program delivery and compliance management
• Building and maintaining strategic industry partnerships
• Managing work-based learning quality and student outcomes
• Ensuring regulatory compliance for traineeship and apprenticeship programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead traineeship and work-based learning programs including delivery coordination, compliance management, and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strategic industry partnerships with employers, Group Training Organizations, and sector stakeholders
• Manage a diverse teaching team across metropolitan and regional locations, providing guidance on traineeship delivery models and compliance
• Ensure regulatory compliance with VET Quality Standards, attendance monitoring, and monthly student-teacher contact requirements
• Oversee program quality through workplace assessment, student progress monitoring, and audit management

We're excited about you because you have:

Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Diploma in Vocational Education and Training (desirable)

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with traineeship delivery models and compliance requirements
• Strong ability to build and maintain industry partnerships and relationships
• Leadership experience managing teams and driving performance outcomes
• Understanding of qualification frameworks, unit completion timelines, and workplace learning assessment
• Knowledge of VET compliance, attendance monitoring, and student support obligations
• Current Victorian driver's licence and flexibility to travel between sites
• Valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• 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.

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Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 26th October
Interviews may take place before the closing date

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 and Police Check.

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.

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