Expression of Interest for Automotive Professionals

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Date: 22 Dec 2025

Location: Docklands, VIC, AU, 3008

Company: Bendigo Kangan Institute

Location: Various locations across  ACE 

Remuneration:  $ 90,651.68 - 138,078.08 (inclusive of 12% super, qualification dependent)  

 
 

 

About The Role:  

Step out of the workshop into a role that values your expertise and experience, offers good work-life balance, offers deep satisfaction and supports your professional growth!  

 

Bendigo Kangan Institute’s Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) is seeking passionate expression of interest from heavy vehicle/light vehicle/auto electrical/autobody technicians eager to inspire and teach the next generation.  

 

We plan to onboard in early 2026. If you’re ready to share your expertise and make a difference, we would love to hear from you! 

 

Enjoy a virtual tour of our facilitates: https://www.kangan.edu.au/campus/docklands/docklands-3d-tours 

 

What you will do: 

  • Teach heavy vehicle/light vehicle/auto electrical/autobody in classrooms and workshop environments 

  • Share your skills, experience and know-how with the next generation  

  • Mentor apprentices and students to support diverse learning needs 

  • Ensure apprentices’ and students’ skills meet industry standards 

  • Collaborate with industry partners to keep training up to date 

 

We are excited about you because you are: 

  • A passionate trades person with willingness to enrol in Cert IV TAE or

  • A qualified teacher (with Cert IV TAE) with vocational competency in heavy vehicle/light vehicle/auto electrical/autobody  

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with young learners 

  • Basic IT skills and willingness to adapt to new technologies 

 

Our offering: 

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a structured work schedule that supports healthy work-life balance 

  • Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative environment where team leaders work together to streamline processes and support each other, creating a unified and welcoming workplace 

  • Family-Friendly Flexibility: We understand the importance of family and offer flexibility for personal commitments when needed 

  • Fitness Passport - a wellness initiative offering you and your family discounted entry to a range of gyms, pools, and fitness centres 

  • Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year 

  • Modern facility: Work from an office that offers modern, up-to-date working space  

  • Industry Connections & Future-Focused Training: Direct access to OEM partnerships, industry networks, and emerging technologies, ensuring our training remains relevant and future-focused 

  • Get to your workplace smoothly: Campus Locations readily accessible via public transportation, plus free onsite parking for some campuses 

  • Attractive Employment Conditions - The Victorian TAFE Teaching Agreement 2024 offers excellent conditions with competitive pay, making the transition from industry more appealing 

  • Advanced training facility: Opportunity to work in the largest and most advanced automotive training centre in the southern hemisphere 

  • Professional Development: Ongoing vocational and professional development is fully supported, ensuring you continue to grow in your new career 

 

The Essential Paperwork; Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), Current police check, Certified right to work documentation, Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts 

 

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. 

 

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: 18th Jan 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. 
 

Our team will be on a holiday break from 23rd December and will not be in touch until our return on 5th January when we resume reviewing applications. Thank you for your patience and understanding.