Student Ambassador

Location: Broadmeadows (Onsite) + travel to other campuses required

Role Type: Part-Time, Fixed Term 0.5 FTE, 2.5 days per week, 19 hours per week, Monday-Thursday (flexibility to choose days)

Remuneration: Starting from $61,159.84 including super pro-rata

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:

As a Student Ambassador, you’ll represent BKI in a positive and professional way across a variety of student engagement, wellbeing, cultural and community programs.

You’ll help plan and run student events and initiatives, support orientation and campus tours, welcome visitors, and provide genuine student insights to help shape the BKI student experience.

You'll also play an active role in Student Voice initiatives, helping fellow students feel heard, supported, and connected.

This role gives you:

• Real workplace experience
• Mental health & first aid training
• Leadership development
• Opportunities to represent BKI at internal and external events

All while being supported by our Student Experience Team and continuing your studies.

What you’ll be doing

• Represent BKI at events, programs and student engagement activities
• Help create inclusive, welcoming environments for students and visitors
• Share your own experience as a BKI student to inspire others
• Support community, cultural diversity, wellbeing and mental health initiatives
• Assist with early‑intervention and retention activities, including referring students to support services
• Act as a leader in Student Voice programs
• Provide authentic feedback to help shape future student initiatives

We Think You’ll Be Great If You Are:

• A current BKI student with at least 6 months left in your course
• An empathetic communicator who can relate to a diverse range of people
• A team player who enjoys working with others
• Enthusiastic about improving the student experience
• Reliable, organised and confident speaking with groups or individuals
• Creative, proactive and able to bring fresh ideas
• Multilingual (desirable but not required)

No previous industry experience needed — just passion and commitment!

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.

The Essential Paperwork:

• Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
• Current police check
• Certified right to work documentation
• Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts

Need support with your application?

• For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Ready to make the switch? Click 'Apply Now' to join our team by sending us your updated resume and cover letter.

Want to know more? 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: 11:59PM on Thursday 26 March 2026

Applications will be assessed as they come in – we may start interviews before the closing date.

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