Department Manager -Digital Initiatives

Shape the future of digital learning: Join us as a Digital Initiatives Department Manager!

Location: Travel between Metro and regional campus’

Role Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: From $119,282

Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.

About The Role

As the Department Manager for the Digital Initiatives division, you'll lead the design, development, and implementation of digital programs that transform how we teach, learn, and impact the community. You will champion strategic initiatives, drive cross-campus collaboration, and embed a student-first mindset across the organisation.

This leadership role brings together education, innovation, and technology. It's perfect for someone who can move between big-picture planning and driving results on the ground, while keeping people and outcomes front of mind.

We're Looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in education management, educational technology, or systems implementation
• Deep understanding of quality and compliance within a VET setting
• Proven experience in education design, new qualification implementation and continuous improvement of existing courses.
• Active participation with industry networks, government stakeholders and tertiary bodies, such as Jobs and Skills Councils (JSC).
• Resolve conflicts constructively and foster a culture of open communication and mutual respect
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing departmental budgets
• Experience in course management delivery and/or project management delivery within an education setting is highly desirable

Key aspects of the role:

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery of digital initiatives
• Oversee course information accuracy, ensuring alignment with compliance, accreditation, and curriculum standards
• Provide strong people leadership focused on team development, performance, and wellbeing
• Promote agile delivery methods and continuous improvement across all projects and systems
• Help execute strategic initiatives by translating organisational goals into measurable digital outcomes

What's in it for you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free parking at most campuses
• Ongoing professional development to keep your skills sharp
• Fitness Passport Program giving you and your family access to 230+ locations across Australia
• Access to counselling support (EAP) and regular health & wellbeing initiatives
• Meaningful work helping to shape the future of the electrical trade
• Clear career pathway in vocational education with 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

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.