• Based at our Elgar Road Campus, Box Hill
• 2 x Full Time, Ongoing Opportunities
• Attractive remuneration package offered

An exciting opportunity at Box Hill Institute to make a difference in two newly created roles within our Faculty of Trades as the Head of Department.

About the role

The role of the Head of Department within our Trades department is to lead and drive high levels of educational delivery to ensure a culture of educational excellence with a focus on student progression, stakeholder satisfaction with a focus on industry and community engagement.

We have two positions available as Head of Department overseeing either the Electrical and Refrigeration department or our Wood, Automotive and Plumbing department. This role will input to operational plans for their respective area to ensure the faculty exceeds student, academic, growth and budgetary objectives as effectively as possible.

As a senior leader within the Education Delivery portfolio, this role is responsible for implementing and overseeing strategies, plans and policies to ensure a positive and safe student and employee environment and experience. As a leader within the faculty this position will provide clear leadership, management, support and direction to the Department team to create a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of study (or equivalent), and demonstrated experience successfully leading and managing high-quality delivery in the education sector
• A relevant trade related, and/ or professional qualification in one or more courses related to the role or extensive industry knowledge in a nominated field within the portfolio
• Demonstrated experience in the VET education sector in Australia, with proven success in in leading and managing high-performing and large teams related to VET compliance and relevant quality standards with a strong understanding of competency-based training and assessment
• Demonstrated skills and experience, knowledge and understanding of VET policy and educational delivery and pedagogy (preferably in a vocational training environment)
• Demonstrated understanding of government education sector, funded environments and stakeholder management
• Proven ability to transform corporate vision and strategies into operational plans and drive tactical objectives which optimise resources and attain measurements of success
• Highly developed operational management skills, utilising business/commercial and people acumen to manage and lead change with demonstrated awareness of and responsiveness to people from a broad range of diverse backgrounds

About Us

For over 100 years, we've been changing lives for the better, continuing to make this world a better place for all. By providing people with opportunities to expand their knowledge, experience and understanding of the world, we empower them to change their lives.

Our students can pursue everything from short courses through the Centre for Adult Education (CAE), Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), pre-apprenticeships to certificates, diplomas, and higher education degrees. We support our students’ ambitions to study through our well-equipped classrooms at our campuses in Box Hill, Lilydale and the Melbourne CBD, as well as remotely with blended and online courses.

To deliver great outcomes, we know it’s important to attract and retain people who are passionate about our vision and role. We recognise that our employees are critical to our success, and that achieving our goals requires collective effort.

Our Values

Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.

• Curious – We are driven to learn, grow and evolve.
• Trustworthy – We build trust by being honest and accountable.
• Compassionate – We are kind and respectful.

What we can offer you

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:

Employee Benefits: You’ll have access to a range of employee benefits from Novated Leasing, Salary Packaging, and various discounted services on health insurance, car rental, and subscriptions as well as access to a range of on-campus discounted services such as Pet Grooming, Barbering and Hair & Beauty services and more.

Career Growth: We value our people and offer a range of career development opportunities such as employee programs, employee Personal Development Day, study fee reductions and reward and recognition programs.

Flexible Working: Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer.

Lifestyle Benefits: We offer free Counselling Support Services (EAP), Health and Wellbeing Programs as well as a wellness app with a range of free services, on-campus childcare at our Lilydale Lakeside Campus, and easy access to public transportation to our campuses.

To see all the benefits of working with us, please click here.

Apply now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference to students, we invite you to submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Want to know more? If you have any questions about this role, please contact Stu Hoxley via email at stuart.hoxley@boxhill.edu.au.

Applications close on 29 January 2025.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment. These include providing a satisfactory (valid employee) Working With Children Check and National Police Check.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute’s Child Safety Policy and Procedures. All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.