Department Manager - Trades
- Based at our Elgar Road Campus, Box Hill
- 2 x ongoing, full time 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 Department Manager.
About the role:
We have two positions available as Department Manager overseeing either the Electrical and Refrigeration departments or the Wood, Automotive and Plumbing departments.
This role is to mentor, manage and lead innovative and strategic teaching delivery and practices within their area of operational responsibility and across the Department in line with BHI’s strategic and operational directions.
This role is responsible for the overall delivery of vocational education courses within the Trades Faculty. This role will contribute to the strategic and operational planning processes and positively represent the organisation and faculty in a range of government and industry contexts, with students, employers, schools, partners and BHI employees across the Institute.
As a senior member of the faculty, this position is responsible for managing and monitoring the teaching and course delivery, employees, assessment strategies, modes of learning, student engagement and experience and reporting to maintain a financially sustainable department. This role will work closely with management to respond innovatively and flexibly to address changes in VET and regulatory requirements for course delivery to enhance student experiences and outcomes and will make significant contribution to teaching strategies and directions.
About You:
- A relevant degree or approved AQF Level 6 or above qualification.
- Relevant trade related, and/or professional qualification in one or more courses related to the role with extensive industry knowledge in a nominated field within the portfolio.
- Demonstrated extensive skills and teaching experience, within the VET environment with extensive understanding and application of federal and state’s legal and regulatory requirements for the VET context.
- Demonstrated understanding of VET policy, government education sector educational delivery and pedagogy, as well as knowledge and understanding industry and government funding opportunities.
- Significant educational leadership and managerial ability and experience with acknowledged excellence in academic leadership and developing strategic directions.
- Extensive experience in leading and managing teams related to VET compliance and relevant quality standards with a strong understanding of competency-based training and assessment
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of key global, national and state drivers to inform decision making.
- Demonstrates knowledge of awards?and agreements.?
- Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and routine application of the AQTF2010 and the VRQA Guidelines for VET providers.
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.
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.
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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 9am, 29 January 2025.
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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.
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