Location
Broadmeadows or Essendon Campus – travel required to Bendigo.
Role Type
Full‐time, ongoing.
Remuneration
$147,802.69 salary plus 12% superannuation.
About The Role
The Department Manager – Health (Regional & Metro) plays a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering Bendigo Kangan Institute's health education portfolio across metro and regional Victoria. Reporting to the Director of Health and Community Centre of Excellence, the role is responsible for leading the delivery and continuous improvement of a diverse portfolio of classroom‐based health programs, ensuring high‐quality teaching, strong student outcomes and alignment to industry and regulatory expectations.
The role is metro‐based, with Broadmeadows as the preferred base, and will require travel across Victoria to support staff, delivery and operations across multiple campuses. A key focus is maintaining a visible and connected leadership presence across sites while driving consistency and quality in program delivery. You will lead and develop a team of Program Leads and educators, supporting them to achieve performance targets, deliver engaging and compliant training, and continuously improve teaching and learning practices. Working closely with internal stakeholders and industry, you will ensure programs remain relevant, compliant and positioned for sustainable growth. This is a leadership role focused on people, delivery excellence and operational performance within a classroom‐based environment.
We Are Excited About You Because You Have
* Demonstrated leadership experience in health, health services, aged care, allied health or related sectors, or within education environments delivering health programs
* Proven capability leading, engaging and developing teams to achieve operational and strategic outcomes
* A strong understanding of the vocational education and training environment, including regulatory and quality requirements (e.g. ASQA, VRQA or equivalent)
* The ability to translate strategic objectives into clear, practical and measurable operational plans
* Experience overseeing program delivery, quality and performance in a classroom‐based or structured learning environment
* Sound commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, resources and performance outcomes
* Strong stakeholder management and relationship‐building skills across internal teams and industry
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence across diverse groups
* Strong problem‐solving capability, supported by critical thinking and a proactive leadership approach
* A current Victorian Driver's Licence and the ability to travel across BKI campuses
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
Application Support
If you have any access requirements to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact careers@kangan.edu.au.
Applications Close
Sunday 21st June 2026.
EEO Statements
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.
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