Accessibility Practice Lead- Metro

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.


Location: Broadmeadows, Docklands, Essendon or Cremorne with frequent travel across all Metro campuses
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time| On-site role
Salary: $88K plus 12% superannuation

About The Role:

This is a newly created role focused on how accessibility support is delivered across the organisation. As the Accessibility Practice Lead, you will design and embed a contemporary, student-centred in-class support model, ensuring it is consistent, scalable and aligned to best practice.

You will lead the day-to-day coordination, rostering and deployment of support staff, while uplifting workforce capability through mentoring, practice frameworks and continuous improvement. Working closely with educators and Access and Equity teams, you will ensure support delivery aligns to Learning Access Plans- translating strategy into practice across classrooms.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, leading teams and improving service delivery at scale, rather than holding a direct student caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

• Lead and embed a best-practice model of inclusive, in-class support aligned to UDL principles
• Manage, coach and develop a workforce of accessibility support practitioners
• Oversee rostering and deployment of support resources across campuses
• Drive capability uplift and consistency in support delivery through mentoring and quality frameworks
• Lead the implementation and adoption of assistive technologies
• Partner with educators and support teams to align support delivery to student learning plans
• Ensure compliance with disability legislation and VET regulatory requirements
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance student outcomes
  
  

About You:

You’re a people-focused leader with a passion for inclusive education and a strong understanding of how to translate strategy into practice.

You will also bring:

• Qualifications in Education, Disability, Allied Health or a related field
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education, UDL and reasonable adjustments
• Experience leading or mentoring support staff in an education or disability context
• Proven capability in workforce planning, rostering and resource management
• High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• A commitment to continuous improvement and student-centred outcomes

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.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a real impact. Apply today and help shape the future of education and innovation at Bendigo Kangan Institute.

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

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 27th May 2026

Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date.

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

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