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    Work/Life balance
    3.1(34 ratings)
    Career development
    2.6(34 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.2(34 ratings)
    Management
    2.1(34 ratings)
    Working environment
    2.7(34 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.1(34 ratings)
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    1.0
    Admissions
    Feb 2026
    Docklands VIC 30083 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Toxic workplace with favoritism, gossip, and poor management.
    The good thingsMade some lovely friends
    The challengesBe aware that the workplace culture in the admissions team at Kangan can be extremely challenging. Management lacks transparency, promotions often seem based on personal connections, and gossip and cliques are common. Team morale is frequently low, and collaboration can be difficult. If you value a supportive, fair, and professional environment, this may not be the right place for you.
    2.0
    Careers Consultant
    Sep 2025
    Broadmeadows VIC 3047Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Terrible workplace reminds me of workplaces back in year 2000. Poor management and unqualified.
    The good thingsPay was okay Providing career advise to public enjoyable and rewarding
    The challengesOld fashioned work environment Toxic work culture no one is interested in progression or improving service delivery Too much admin doing things old fashion way Leadership have no clue to what workplaces are like in 2025. Work units work in silos No respect to staff no coffee or tea or even sugar for staff in tearoom Sadly staff accepting poor work conditions and mistreatment
    2.0
    Trainer
    Jan 2024
    Essendon VIC 3040former employee
    Issues with old fashioned management styles
    The good thingsGreat pay and the work environment was reasonable with some working peer relationships.
    The challengesManagement. I thought I could make positive change but management will ensure the status quo remains so they can keep their own perks.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Manager
    Aug 2022
    Loved the students , made some great relationships but was overtaken by the toxic culture among some managers.
    The good thingsI made wonderful friends and enjoyed the students.
    The challengesNegative culture amongst managers. Promises not met.
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Management Lead
    Sep 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Disappointing, as I thought I could make a change. Difference of opinions are not encouraged by management. Collaboration is one of the values but this is not evident in the culture of the organisation.
    The good thingsDedicated teachers who are passionate about education and supporting people to gain a qualification.
    The challengesUpper management pretend to listen but its all about the money not the student experience or the expertise of the teachers and industry feedback is not taken on board.
    4 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Student Support Officer
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Interesting and varied daily experiences
    The good thingsFlexible working hours Variety of Work
    The challengesDifficult or challenging students
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Staff
    Mar 2020
    My experience has been disappointing, due to the lack of work-life balance and old fashioned views
    The good thingsThe other staff members are good to work with
    The challengesThe management team is very old fashion and does not care about work-life balance
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Vocational Trainer
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Love working at kangan
    The good thingsGreat pay Great team
    The challengesAdmin, a lot of paper work
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Vocational Counsellor
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great work place, great dynamic and such a rewarding role.
    The good thingsWorking in a Corrections environment is such a great opportunity to assist those in need and at risk of further set backs.
    The challengesAt times communication can be a little wanting but that said it happens in all work places as far as I'm concerned.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Senior Mgt
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Glad to be out of there!
    The good thingsCause based industry
    The challengesLow trust culture and morale
    4.0
    Education Officer
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    I enjoyed my time working at Kangan
    The good thingsThe staff at Broadmeadows campus are great
    The challengesSome VCAL classes can be challenging
    4.0
    Upper Management
    Nov 2019
    Great place to work. Exciting teaching opportunities and career enhancement available.
    The good thingsBendigo Kangan Institute has fantastic opportunities for career enhancement. It feels good to know that you have assisted someone to achieve their career goals for there future.
    The challengesExecutive team has been disjointed but has improved immensely with new exec team and CEO.
    1.0
    Workplace Trainer and Assessor
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    dont be a tafe teacher
    The good thingsnone easy to say whats not good
    The challengesdealing with the constant changes management wants to \"interpret\" in the EBA
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Executive Assistant
    Sep 2019
    To sit long term would have delayed my opportunity to better my career
    The good thingsThe staff and willingness to assist and show genuine care and empathy
    The challengesHigh turnover of staff and too many temps/contractors leaving and taking knowledge with them. Lack of procedures and antiquated technology.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Admissions Officer
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Unforgettable
    The good thingsEveryone you work with have amazing personalities and they’re just easy people to get along with, they will help you through anything and make it feel like family
    The challengesThere were no challenges I really struggled with, it was honestly one of the best places I’ve worked in
    1.0
    Industry Solutions
    Aug 2019
    No meaning to work, underutilised
    The good thingsLots of people who are friendly to work with
    The challengesNo company direction Typical government entity - wasting money on management structure Hard to get buy in from 'management' Lack of meaningful work
    1.0
    Automotive Teacher
    Jul 2019
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Stressful and poorly resourced terrible to work for
    The good thingsLeaving as soon as possible
    The challengesManagers are standover ,, continually can’t be trusted, grossly lacking learning materials for students, more interested in making money not taking for students
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Operations Officer
    Jun 2019
    Good organisation to work for
    The good thingsThe staff that work in my department are great to work with, knowledgeable and a good bunch of people.
    The challengesSome of the senior managers are unapproachable and very set in their ways, not being open to suggestions or contributions from their teams. A little too autocratic. Sometimes direction was non existent or confusing to actually execute as the goal posts kept changing without collaboration or explanation.
    3.0
    Teacher
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Draconian.
    The good thingsThe staff that l work with.
    The challengesConstant change in management. Not prepared to change or improve processes.
    1.0
    Administration Officer
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Loyalty given but none shown back.
    The good thingsFlexibility and opportunity to learn new skills.
    The challengesDealing with managers that have their own agenda and no conflict resolution.
    3.0
    Counsellor
    May 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    A place that provide opportunity for work experience but not an ideal place for career development
    The good thingsA place for learning and gaining experience
    The challengesRigid rules and policies. Working with prima donnas
    3.0
    Manager
    Sep 2018
    Need to try harder for employee engagement
    The good thingsGood people with right intentions
    The challengesComputer systems are a challenge
    4.0
    teacher
    Feb 2018
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    A worthwhile career
    The good thingsgood bosses and fellow workers always willing to help
    The challengesAdministration is very frustrating constant changes make it difficult to perform to your best.
    1.0
    Dept Manager
    Sep 2017
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Stay away. Huge number of people are fleeing.
    The good thingsColleagues will continue to work hard to try to keep the place afloat
    The challengesSenior management do not understand the business- cannot work out how to spend money allocated by government. HR and OD is running the place. No policies in place- no support for teachers. But money is poured into improved offices for Finance and HR staff!
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Facilities Management
    Aug 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Helpdesk Administration Officer
    The good thingsThe team I worked with was friendly & helpful to one another.
    The challengesThe poor communication & expectations from management during the transition phase with Bendigo TAFE acquisition.
    3.0
    Cookery Coordinator and culinary teacher.
    Mar 2017
    Inspiring students that achieved great things!
    The good thingsGreat students and some dedicated teachers, backed up with professional support staff. Excelllent logistics if your living in the Moreland area. Working in close knit team who always supported each other, priceless.
    The challengesHaving to endure funding cuts and being totally overloaded with compliance documentation, poor management decisions choked growth when it was needed most.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    senior educator in corrections
    Oct 2016
    11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    I would work for Kangan again in a heartbeat if the right position came up
    The good thingsGreat people, excellent support for the team.
    The challengesDifficult environment working in correctional setting
    1.0
    Manager
    Feb 2016
    Best part was the proximity to home.
    The good thingsNot much. I meet some great people. All of whom left to other jobs.
    The challengesPoor process. Little support. Whiteanting.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Teacher.
    Feb 2016
    11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    Very disappointed
    The good thingsThere are no good things
    The challengesManagement is atrocious.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    School Liaison Officer
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Challenging and positive!
    The good thingsWorking as a team is easy with such great colleagues
    The challengesTrying to use the role to make an impact on the overall Institute
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