Sessional Teacher- Dental

Location: Metro / Regional campus

Role Type: Sessional

Remuneration: $82 - $88 hour (dependent on qualifications held)

About us:

BKI is seeking an experienced Dental Teacher to join our Health and Community Centre of Excellence (HACCOE) team across multiple locations, to teach and inspire the next generation!

Our staff bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to educate and help our students grow.
 

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.

About The Role:

Our Health and Community Centre of Excellence delivers high quality health and community training and gives teachers and students access to modern facilities. Our teachers are committed to developing skilled graduates by focusing on the application of education theory in real life situations through work placements, training programs and simulated labs. As a teacher you will have access to the latest technologies and equipment to help students to learn via both guided and immersive real-life experiences. The key responsibility of the role is to deliver quality vocational education and training and conduct competency-based assessments in specified programs in a range of settings including classroom, workplace, and online environments.

Travel across our other Campuses will be required at times in this role.

We are excited about you because you have:

• A minimum qualification of Certificate III and IV in Dental Assisting
• Must hold the Applied Fluoride Varnish unit – HLTOHC011 or equivalent
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40110) including Design & Develop Assessment tools (TAEASS502 or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B) and address adult language, literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills (TAELLN411 or TAELLN401A)
• Relevant vocational qualification and/or competencies at least to the level to be delivered and assessed

Experience and Knowledge:

• Be highly skilled as a Dental Professional with experience in the application of fluoride varnish, sterilisation and chairside assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff , students, and dental practitioners
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel etc
• Understands cultural sensitivity and respects and values difference
• Can identify language, literacy and numeracy issues
• Can adapt communication style to suit audience and context
• Ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders
• Understands the concepts and practices underpinning digital and blended learning and applies as a supplement to the learning program
• Ability to use digital learning for administrative functions, to communicate, collaborate and for presentations
• Provision (and maintenance) of current driver's license where relevant

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking at most of our campuses
• 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.

If this sounds like the role for you, we invite you to apply by clicking on ‘Apply for this job/Apply now

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.
 

If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the recruitment process, or are experiencing technical difficulties applying for this job please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Applications close 7th May 2025

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