Teacher Early Childhood Education and Care

Teacher, Early Childhood Education and Care

Bendigo Kangan Institute

Location: Broadmeadows Work Type: Full-time, ongoing Salary: From $90,879 plus 12% superannuation

Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI) transforms lives through education and skills. As a unified entity comprising Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS, and eWorks, BKI connects individuals and industries with the power of education and career development. We provide future-ready skills, training, assessment solutions, and opportunities for lifelong learning, with a vision to be Australia's foremost skills provider. If you are keen to join an agile, forward-thinking organisation that champions innovation, or to be part of an inclusive team prioritising the customer, we encourage you to read on.

About the Role

We are seeking an Early Childhood Education and Care Teacher to support the next generation of professionals in this field. As a leading vocational education provider and recipient of the 2025 Australian and Victorian Large Training Provider of the Year Awards, Bendigo Kangan Institute offers a chance to join a team making a tangible difference by enabling learners to build rewarding careers in Early Childhood Education and Care.

This role involves supporting trainees undertaking nationally recognised qualifications while employed in early learning services. Primarily an off-campus position, you will visit trainees at their workplaces to deliver training, conduct assessments, provide coaching, and offer guidance. A key aspect of this role is building robust relationships with both learners and employers, assisting trainees in applying their learning in practical settings and progressing through their qualifications. You will experience a significant degree of autonomy, while remaining connected to a supportive teaching team through regular collaboration, planning, and professional development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support trainees completing nationally recognised qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Conduct training, assessment, coaching, and guidance at trainees' workplaces.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with learners and employers.
• Facilitate the application of learning in real-world settings.
• Collaborate with a teaching team through regular planning and professional development.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
• Experience supporting workplace-based learning, traineeships, or work-based assessment.
• Demonstrated industry experience within Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of VET compliance and assessment requirements.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

We Can Offer You

• Flexible work arrangements and a strong work-life balance.
• Access to fleet vehicles for travel or kilometre reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking at most campuses.
• Fitness Passport membership for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
• Meaningful work contributing to positive social outcomes.

Application Support

If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact careers@kangan.edu.au.

If this opportunity aligns with your aspirations, please click 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. We welcome your application.

Applications close on Sunday, 19th July. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and interviews may commence before the closing date. Only candidates with valid working rights will be considered.

Bendigo Kangan Institute is a child-safe and equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check clearance and Police Check.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges its campuses are situated 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. We respect their Elders, past, present, and emerging, and their cultural heritage, recognising their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

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