Teacher Koorie Programs

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 Corrections:

Bendigo Kangan Institute delivers a range of education and vocational training at eleven Victorian custodial facilities. Corrections teaching roles are well supported within the Bendigo Kangan Institute. Teachers at those campuses play an important role in contributing to prisoner rehabilitation, providing a means for them to engage in positive behavioural change and improve employment opportunities – all in a safe collaborative environment.  There is an experienced teaching team located at the Loddon and Middleton Prisons with students wanting to be engaged in education and training.

Position: Corrections Teacher: Koorie Programs

FTE: Part Time (0.6FTE), Ongoing

Location: Loddon and Middleton Prisons (With some work at Tarrengower Women’s Prison when required)

Salary: $79,743.00 - $90,944.00 Plus Super (Based on Qualifications and teaching experience)

This position is designated to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify as such or who have meaningful experience working alongside these communities.

About the Role:

BKI is seeking a Speciality Koorie Art Teacher to join our Corrections Education Team at Loddon & Middleton Prisons (Tarrengower Women’s Prison when required). The key responsibility of this role is to deliver quality vocational education and training and conduct competency-based assessment in a range of settings including classroom and workplace environments. You will be contributing to design, facilitation and evaluation of Teaching and Learning programs. As well as design and development of assessment tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop individual learning programs that cater to different learning styles and paces
• Teach traditional and contemporary Aboriginal painting techniques, exploring symbolism, storytelling and connection to Country through visual Art
• Develop students’ pottery skills through sharing cultural significance of ceramic forms and their uses
• Other areas of teaching may include bead work, drawing & Printing
• Deliver practical, hands-on training in various contexts including classrooms and workplace settings
• Create authentic learning experiences that prepare students for real-world applications and find their unique strengths
• Identify and support students with language, literacy, and numeracy needs
• Plan and assess student learning using diverse methods beyond traditional exams
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with VET quality standards
• Build relationships with industry partners and community stakeholders
• Maintain professional knowledge, industry currency, and vocational competence

Key Requirements

• Relevant vocational qualification and/or competencies at least to the level to be delivered and assessed (Art Qualifications desirable)
• Current Industry Experience
• TAE40122 / TAE 40116 / TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (AQF 4) or willing to/ currently enrolled.
• Candidates must pass a prison police check in order to progress with this role (Required)
• Strong understanding of applied learning principles
• Ability to engage and motivate students with diverse learning needs

We can offer you

• Become part of a network of passionate art teachers across correctional facilities
• 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.

Application support

If you have any access requirements to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. We would love to hear from you.

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 and Police Check.

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.

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

This job will close 26/08/2025