Manager Student Wellbeing and Engagement

Location: Any Metro Campus location with travel to Bendigo Campus once a fortnight (minimum)
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time

About The Role:

As the Manager, Student Wellbeing and Engagement, you will lead one of Bendigo Kangan Institute’s most critical portfolios, bringing together student wellbeing, engagement and experience into a single, integrated approach that supports students to thrive.

Reporting to the Head of Student Support and Success, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping how BKI supports student retention, wellbeing, belonging and success across the full learner lifecycle-  from pre‑enrolment through to completion and beyond. You will oversee a diverse portfolio spanning student wellbeing, counselling, engagement initiatives, international student support and student voice, ensuring services are cohesive, accessible and aligned across metro and regional campuses.

As a key member of the Student Support and Success leadership team, you will influence institutional priorities, governance and continuous improvement, helping to evolve a modern, evidence‑based and student‑centred model of support that reflects the needs of a diverse learner cohort and delivers meaningful, measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

• Lead the strategic direction and delivery of student wellbeing, engagement and experience services across BKI.
• Integrate wellbeing, engagement and student voice into a cohesive, student‑centred model across the full learner lifecycle.
• Drive student retention, wellbeing and belonging through trauma‑informed, evidence‑based and data‑driven practices.
• Provide strong clinical governance, risk oversight and compliance with legislative and child‑safety requirements.
• Build and lead high‑performing teams and partnerships to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes across metro and regional campuses.
  
  

About You:

You are a collaborative and strategic leader with a strong background in student wellbeing, engagement or support services, and a passion for creating inclusive, connected and supportive student experiences. You bring clinical credibility, change leadership capability and a data‑informed approach to improving outcomes for diverse learner cohorts.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, counselling or a related discipline
• Demonstrated leadership experience in wellbeing, engagement or student support within education or a comparable setting
• Strong clinical governance knowledge, including trauma‑informed practice and legislative compliance
• Proven experience leading change, service integration and continuous improvement initiatives
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead high‑performing, multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations

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 12th April 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.