Program Lead - Community and Mental Health Regional

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.

Are you an experienced educator and leader in Community Services, Mental Health or related human services disciplines? Join Bendigo Kangan Institute as our Program Lead – Community and Mental Health (Regional) and lead a dedicated team delivering quality vocational education that creates positive social impact across regional Victoria.

Location: Bendigo City Campus
Role Type: Full-time, ongoing
Remuneration: $144k salary plus superannuation
Work Arrangement: Predominantly on-site with some flexibility

About The Role:

The Program Lead – Community and Mental Health (Regional) is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing delivery, quality and performance across a diverse community services and mental health training portfolio in regional Victoria.

Reporting to the Department Manager, you will lead and support a team of 11 educators delivering nationally recognised vocational qualifications across Community Services, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), Youth Work and Justice. While the role has a strong leadership focus, you will also contribute directly to classroom delivery and maintain strong connections with industry and community stakeholders.

You will oversee program planning, staff capability, student outcomes and operational performance while helping ensure our training remains relevant, engaging and aligned to workforce needs across the community services sector.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will drive educational excellence, foster a positive team culture and support continuous improvement across the portfolio.

This is a predominantly campus-based position located in Bendigo, offering the opportunity to lead meaningful programs that directly contribute to stronger communities and improved wellbeing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and support a team of 11 teaching staff
• Coordinate delivery across Community Services, Mental Health, AOD, Youth Work and Justice programs
• Contribute to classroom teaching and student engagement activities
• Drive quality outcomes across teaching, assessment and compliance
• Monitor program performance, student progression and completion outcomes
• Support workforce planning, capability development and educator performance
• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, government agencies and industry stakeholders
• Ensure programs remain aligned to industry requirements and emerging workforce needs
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and educational innovation

About the Programs

The portfolio includes:

• Diploma of Community Services
• Certificate IV in Community Services
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set programs
• Diploma of Youth Work
• Diploma of Justice
• Mental Health programs and related training initiatives

We are excited about you because you have:

• A minimum Diploma qualification in Community Services, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Youth Work, Justice or a closely related discipline
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
• Demonstrated experience leading teams within education, training or community services environments
• Strong understanding of vocational education and training delivery
• Experience delivering training and assessment in classroom-based settings
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to student success and educational quality
• Strong planning, organisational and people leadership capability
• Experience within a community-based, government or not-for-profit environment will be highly regarded
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check clearance
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

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

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

Applications close on Sunday 13th September
Applications will be continuously assessed and interviews may take place before the closing date.

For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please contact Billy Hurricks bhurricks@kangan.edu.au

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.