Executive Team

The Lead Team are trusted and capable leaders who have accepted stewardship of Bendigo Kangan Institute’s important portfolios.

Sally Curtain
Chief Executive Officer
Janelle Arena
Chief Industry and Education Officer
Graham Fryer
Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Johnston
Chief People, Brand and Strategy Officer
Mamta Chauhan
Interim Executive Director VETASSESS | eWorks
Annie Scott
Executive Director Campus Transformation
Tracey Limpens
Chief of Staff
Najee Saban
Executive Officer

Board of Directors

Bendigo Kangan Institute is the group entity for Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS and eWorks.

The Board ensure Bendigo Kangan Institute's business is conducted in the best interests of individuals, enterprises, industries and communities. The Board is responsible to the Victorian Government for the governance and management of Bendigo Kangan Institute.

Sharan Burrow AC
Board Chair
Professor Hal Swerissen
Deputy Chair
Anne Brosnan
Board Member
Elizabeth Joldeski
Board Member
Katrina Lai
Board Member
Cheryl Woollard
Board Member
Jamie Driscoll
Board Member
Sally Curtain
Board Member
Rudi Pavani
Board Member
Michelle Turk
Board Secretary

Our Vision, Mission and Values

We begin our next strategic cycle with a refreshed vision of empowering people and industry with the skills to create a bright future.

Our mission is to be acknowledged as a leading educator and trainer in work and life skills, making a real difference for students and industry across the communities we serve.

We will deliver this on a platform of strong values; Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Client Experience and Passion.

Public Statement of Commitment to the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence

2020>2025 Strategy

Bendigo Kangan Institute’s 2020>2025 Strategy aims to position the organisation as a nationally renowned education institute, teaching and training students to meet industry and government demands of today, while being equipped to adapt to the requirements of the future.