Sessional Teacher Hospitality/Cookery

Location: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC), onsite 
Role Type: Sessional 
Working Days: Days to be discussed  
Remuneration:  $ 91.42 per hour (dependent on qualification and experience) 

About us:

At Bendigo Kangan Institute, we change lives through the power of education and skills. 

Corrections Education Centre is a key department of Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI), delivering high-quality education programs to people in custody in partnership with Corrections Victoria and private prison operators. Through strong collaboration with multiple custodial sites, we play a vital role in supporting rehabilitation by building skills, confidence and meaningful pathways for reintegration into the community. 

Learning delivery is adapted to the custodial context, with paper-based delivery and secure classroom settings. Our educators work directly with learners who may have diverse learning needs. Success in this environment requires professionals who are confident, resilient, flexible and committed to safe, respectful and professional conduct. 

About the Role: 

We are seeking a Sessional Teacher – Hospitality/Cookery to deliver Hospitality, Safe Food Handling and Cookery training. This role will include supporting the delivery of a new Café Skills training program, helping learners build knowledge and practical skills in areas such as stock rotation, café food preparation, to front of house customer service and order taking in a fast-paced café setting. 

Your role will include delivering Certificate II in Hospitality and/or Cookery training that is practical, supportive and aligned with industry standards. You will help learners build confidence, hands-on skills and workplace readiness, while maintaining accurate records and creating a respectful, inclusive learning environment. 

You will join a supportive, dynamic team that values collaboration, professionalism and respect. While this role offers independence in the classroom, you will be part of a structured, safety-first team committed to helping learners build practical skills and positive future pathways. 

We are excited about you because you have: 

• Flexibility, resilience and professionalism in a correctional education setting 

• The ability to work independently and manage sessional teaching responsibilities 

• Good organisational skills, computer literacy and attention to compliance paperwork 

• The ability to bring creativity to hands-on learning activities 

• Confidence delivering training, coaching or instruction to adult learners 

• Experience in hospitality, cookery, café or restaurant environments 

• Experience training in VET environment (desirable) 

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (completed) 

• Cert II Hospitality and Cookery qualifications  

We can offer you: 

• Flexible sessional work that can be discussed around program needs and your availability 

• Purpose-orientated work that directly contributes to rehabilitation and positive community reintegration outcomes 

• Meaningful impact in a unique teaching environment where practical skills can support future pathways 

• A supportive Corrections Education team that values collaboration, professionalism and respect 

• A structured, safety-first workplace with clear processes and procedures 

• 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