2d ago , from Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE

Location: Cremorne, Broadmeadows or Bendigo (Metro/Regional) with frequent travel across all campuses

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time| Hybrid role
Salary: $220,000-$240,000 Total Remuneration Package (including 12% super)

About us:

At Bendigo Kangan Institute we change lives through the power of education and skills.
BKI brings together Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS and eWorks, to connect people and industries with the transformative power of education and careers.

We deliver future-ready skills, training, and assessment solutions, as well as lifelong learning opportunities. If you are passionate about joining an agile and forward-thinking organisation that fosters innovation or thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team that puts the customer first, please read on.

About The Role:

This is a pivotal leadership chance to shape the future of finance at Bendigo Kangan Institute. As Head of Finance, you will provide enterprise-wide leadership for the Institute's financial stewardship, performance and transformation agenda, ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable while continuing to deliver life-changing education and skills outcomes for our students, industry partners and communities.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial and Financial Officer, you will lead a finance function comprising two direct reports and a broader team of approximately 23 professionals. You will partner closely with the Executive team and senior leaders, translating complex financial information into practical insights that drive informed decision-making, accountability and organisational performance.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on transformation,



including modernising financial systems and processes, strengthening business partnering capability and supporting organisational growth across Victoria and emerging international opportunities.

Bendigo Kangan Institute is looking for an accomplished finance leader who enjoys leading through change, developing high-performing teams and influencing outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation that transforms lives through education while advancing your leadership career.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

- Lead the Institute's financial management, planning, forecasting, budgeting and resource allocation activities
- Provide financial advice and insights to the Executive team and senior stakeholders
- Oversee and drive finance transformation initiatives, including systems modernisation, process improvement, automation and enhanced reporting
- Strengthen financial governance, controls, compliance and risk management frameworks
- Embed a proactive business partnering model that supports organisational performance and accountability
- Build financial and commercial capability across the organisation through coaching, guidance and trusted partnerships
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused and continuous improvement culture




- Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities, manage risk and improve financial outcomes
- Influence strategic decision-making through commercial analysis, business cases, investment planning and performance insights
- Foster strong relationships with government agencies, auditors, regulators and other key external stakeholders

About You:

You're a commercially astute finance leader who can balance strong governance and compliance with a solutions-focused approach. You thrive in complex environments, demonstrate sound judgment when navigating ambiguity and competing priorities, enjoy building capability in others and are passionate about using financial insights to support organisational success.

Whether you're an experienced Head of Finance or a senior finance leader ready to take the next step into a broader strategic leadership role, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of Victoria's leading TAFEs.

We can offer you:

- A chance to shape the financial future of one of Victoria's largest TAFEs, helping deliver life-changing education and training outcomes for students and communities.
- Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
- Free onsite parking across most campuses
- Access to the institutes' Electric Vehicle fleet and campus charging stations
- 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
- The opportunity to play a key leadership role in an organisation that is shaping the future of vocational education and training acros

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