Working at Bendigo TAFE

Bendigo TAFE has over 700 teaching and support staff working on a full-time, part-time and casual basis across nine Campuses - three in Bendigo, one each in Castlemaine, Echuca, Kyneton as well as Corrections Education Centres at Loddon and Tarrengower Prisons and the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre. With a diverse range of courses, students, campuses and delivery methods, the common characteristic of all our staff is their commitment to providing top outcomes for students and clients.

Our current vacancies are listed here and to apply you must use the online application process.  You can also contact us outlining your experience if you wish to express an interest in working with us but there are no listed job vacancies in your area.

 


​We support diversity, and practise and promote respect and support for individuals. We encourage all staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits of working at Bendigo TAFE include:

  • assistance with removal expenses for staff relocating from outside the region;
  • flexible working arrangements that can be negotiated to suit both yours and Bendigo TAFE’s needs;
  • institute-wide gatherings and professional development days;
  • generous leave provisions;
  • salary packaging and salary sacrifice options;
  • financial support for study in addition to staff development and industrial release opportunities;
  • a strong focus on maintaining a safe and healthy working environment;
  • access to an externally provided confidential Employee Assistance Program;
  • on-campus facilities such as the library and bookshop, and independently run BRIT Beginners Child Care Centre;
  • a social club which hosts regular after work events throughout the year;
  • support for a range of informal gatherings including the Biggest Morning Tea which is hosted by the Library and held in conjunction with Library Week during May each year.    

Staff development is critical in maintaining both educational, professional and industry currency.  We actively encourage the development of all staff and have a number of regular programs to support this.

  • New Teacher Mentor program – for new staff who may have extensive industry experience but less teaching experience;
  • TAFE Development Centre programs;
  • Industry release is a critical activity for maintaining professional standards and technical competence of our staff;
  • Formal articulation arrangements with LaTrobe University and Ballarat University – for more details refer to Partnerships - Universities. ​

Central Victoria offers an enviable lifestyle including affordable housing, no traffic jams, excellent schools and health services, and a thriving economy. Cultural, art, recreation and sporting activities, great food, wine and shopping make it the perfect place for you and your family to settle.

Bendigo is the central hub for all our Campuses. Located around 150km north of Melbourne, Bendigo is well serviced by train and bus both within the city and via all major transport links including rail, air, bus and car.  Only 90 minutes from Melbourne, makes it easy to travel to all destinations throughout Australia.  

With a population of just over 100,000 residents, Bendigo has excellent training and education, health and sporting facilities, and is a centre where art, culture, food, history and heritage attractions are in abundance.  Bendigo’s rich history is partly built from the gold rush era. Today, it is a thriving city and has a unique natural heritage. Bendigo. It is surrounded by national and regional parks that are filled with cycling and walking tracks. The region has an average February temperature of 29o and 12o in July.

No long commutes to work or study and affordable housing, Bendigo is a relaxing place to live and study.  Please see the following links for more information: