School Liaison Officer

Location: Bendigo City, with travel to other campuses required

Role Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Remuneration: Starting from 106,565.76 including superannuation

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:

The Schools Relationship Partner plays a key role in growing BKI’s presence in secondary schools and supporting prospective students with pathways into vocational training.

You will:

• Build strong relationships with school leaders, career advisors and community partners.
• Develop and deliver engaging school presentations, campus tours and promotional events.
• Plan, coordinate and attend school career events, expos, and year 10 hands-on events.
• Promote BKI’s courses, pathways and opportunities through high‑quality customer engagement.
• Manage schedules of school events, collect and analyse pathway‑related data, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent BKI at external expos, community career events and other school‑focused activities.
• Travel between campuses and travel to secondary schools as required (driver’s licence essential).
  
  

Note: Some after‑hours and weekend work is required during peak periods. Time in lieu provided

We are excited about you because you have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role (youth engagement, schools’ outreach, education, events or community-facing work).
• Experience working with secondary school–aged students or recent graduates.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Experience organising and delivering events.
• A qualification in Marketing, Communications, Events, Youth Work or similar (desirable).
• A current driver’s licence (essential).

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

Need support with your application?

• For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Ready to make the switch? Click 'Apply Now' to join our team by sending us your updated resume and cover letter.

Want to know more? Contact careers@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

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 Tuesday 17 March 2026 

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.

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