Teacher Panel Beater/Automotive Body Repair Technician

• Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• A team of enthusiastic and encouraging automotive experts
• Modern, up-to-date working space
• Location readily accessible via public transportation, situated within the Free Tram Zone and in close proximity to Southern Cross Station
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Fitness Passport - a wellness initiative offering you and your family discounted entry to a range of gyms, pools, and fitness cent
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year 

 About The Role:  

Are you a panel beater / automotive body repair technician eager to share your skills with future automotive professionals?  
Bendigo Kangan Institute’s Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Docklands is seeking passionate panel beaters / automotive body repair technicians eager to inspire and teach the next generation of apprentice automotive body repair technicians. If you’re ready to pass on your knowledge and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! 

What you will do: 

• Teach panel beating / automotive body repair technology 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 panel beating/ automotive body repair technology along with industry experience, and
• Hold a certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology (or similar qualification) 

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: 11th January 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. 

 
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