Safer Community Practice Lead

Location: Metro campus- Broadmeadows, Docklands, Essendon or Cremorne with frequent travel across all Metro based campuses
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time| Hybrid role
Salary: $111,580- $118,000 plus 12% 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 Safer Community team plays a critical role in fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for students and staff across Bendigo Kangan Institute.

As the Safer Community Practice Lead, you will provide specialist expertise in responding to complex student safety, behavioural and conduct matters. Working closely with educators, support services and operational leaders, you will assess risk, coordinate responses and help strengthen the Institute's capacity to manage challenging and sensitive situations through a trauma-informed and student-centred approach.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing function that is focused not only on responding to incidents, but also on building a culture of safety, accountability and respect across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on complex student safety, behavioural and conduct matters
• Partner with staff and leaders to navigate sensitive situations and achieve positive outcomes
• Build strong relationships across student support, teaching and operational teams
• Deliver education, awareness and prevention initiatives that strengthen community safety
• Contribute to policies, procedures and frameworks that support best-practice responses
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities to improve safety, engagement and support services
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements

About You:

You are a skilled practitioner who can confidently navigate complex and sensitive situations while balancing empathy, professionalism and sound judgement.

You may come from a background in social work, psychology, behavioural support, community services, education, youth justice, corrections or another environment where you have managed complex cases involving risk, safety and vulnerability.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex cases involving safety, behavioural, conduct or wellbeing concerns
• Strong risk assessment and case management capability
• Experience working with vulnerable and diverse cohorts
• The ability to build effective relationships and influence a broad range of stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage difficult conversations
• A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe and person-centred practice
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology, Behavioural Science or a related discipline will be highly regarded

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 18th June 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.