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
  • Cheryl Woollard
    Board Member
  • Craig Niemann 
    Board Member
  • Elizabeth Joldeski
    Board Member
  • Jamie Driscoll
    Board Member
  • Katrina Lai
    Board Member
  • Rudi Pavani
    Board Member
  • Janelle Arena 
    Board Member

Executive Team

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

  • Janelle Arena
    Interim Chief Executive Officer
  • Tracey Limpens
    Chief of Staff
  • Michelle Turk
    Board Secretary
  • Jodie Scoble
    Chief Industry and Education Officer (Acting)
  • Michelle Johnston
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Jenny Roche
    Chief Customer Experience and Technology Officer
  • Mamta Chauhan
    Executive Director VETASSESS
  • Annie Scott
    Executive Director Campus Transformation
  • Trisca Scott-Branagan
    Executive Director Growth

Our vision and purpose

We are setting our sights on bold vision: to become Australia’s leading skills provider by 2030. 

We are focused on growth that creates real, meaningful impact, driven by our purpose: to change lives through the power of education and skills. This isn’t a distant dream; it’s the future we’re building right now, and it’s within our reach.

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