About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to work at Box Hill Institute as our Visual Arts Technician. This is a part-time (0.50EFT), fixed-term to July 2026 (parental leave backfill) opportunity based at our CBD Campus. The salary for this position is PACCT 4.1 $66,016 per annum (exclusive of superannuation) and pro rata accordingly. This position reports directly to the Coordinator - Graphics & Fashion, and sits within the Design area of the Faculty of Creative, Business & Technology.

What you'll do:

• Provide technical and logistical support to the relevant areas of the Design department
• Establish and maintain a current stock inventory for all course materials
• Ensure all tools and equipment are in a state of readiness for use by employees and students, including session set up and close down
• Support the teaching and business support employees in their roles through the provision of technical assistance.
• Responsible for the warehousing, monitoring and maintenance of consumables and minor equipment, and provision of technical support to the above teaching areas.
• Liaise with managers, coordinators, teachers and students from these units; suppliers; community groups; art galleries; and employees of BHI at all levels.

About you:

• Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Resource Management skills
• Sound knowledge of the various Arts, Lifestyles and Professional Development programs
• Demonstrated high level awareness of, and responsiveness to, people from a broad range and levels of disabilities, diverse backgrounds and emotional contexts.
• Have, or be willing to obtain, Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant technical qualification to AQF level 4 or relevant experience in providing technical support to arts programs
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) is desirable
• A Level 2 First Aid qualification or a willingness to undertake this training.
• Demonstrated experience in warehousing, equipment and facility maintenance, particularly in an education setting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide regular and comprehensive asset and stock control and reporting
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in preparing high quality, accurate correspondence and reports to stakeholders

About us:

We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.

Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various external sites in Victoria.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we'll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Staff benefits:

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. This includes but is not limited to:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Support student learning at our Barbershop with $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
• Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming

APPLY NOW

All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and current resume.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Darren Smith, Coordinator - Graphics & Fashion via D.Smith@boxhill.edu.au.

Applications close: 9:00am, Friday 9th January 2026

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

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

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.

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.

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