• 661 Teacher Information Communications Systems
• 12 Month Fixed Term
• Award: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
• Attractive salary based upon your qualifications/experience
• Located at Simpson Barracks, Defence Force Watsonia

About the role:

Do you have excellent communication skills, a passion to educate and the ability to motivate and guide students to achieve their learning goals? This may be the role for you! A unique working environment and rewarding role where your students will translate their learnings to help serve the nation.

We have an exciting opportunity to work for with one of Box Hill Institute's commercial partnerships and client, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as a 661 Teacher Information Communications Systems. This opportunity is based within our Educational Office on-site at the Defence Force School of Signals at Simpson Barracks in Watsonia. This position reports directly to the Education & Training Support Manager (Defence) and sits within the Defence Project area of the Strategic Engagement division.

What you'll do:

• Provide high quality and engaging education to the Defence Force School of Signals students
• Develop innovative and high-quality course materials and continuous educational improvement initiatives to the students

• Support student success in their courses and thereby improve their employability and/or educational pathways

• Ensure BHI compliance requirements are met, and quality education is delivered to students
• Assimilate to the specific educational environment standards, conduct and expectations of Box Hill Institute and Defence
• Deliver scheduled teaching requirements

Salary range from 1 January 2026 aligns to the current MEA. L1.1 - L3.5 $83,367 - $126,983 (dependent on qualifications/experience & time fraction)*

About you:

• Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.
• High level awareness and responsiveness to people from a broad range of diverse needs and backgrounds
• Currently an Australian Citizen
• Currently hold or be able to obtain an NV1 Level Defence Security clearance
• Currently hold or able to obtain a Victorian Working with Children Check
• Holds a current National Police Check or able to obtain one

Qualifications and experience:

• Current and sound experience in the Information Technology, System Administration, Network Administration and/or Cyber Security field
• Expert Knowledge in Windows Server is preferred in the following areas: SCCM, PowerShell, Skype for Business, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, Hyper-V, SQL Database. (desirable)
• Cisco Networking Academy Certifications (IT Essentials, CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CME etc) (desirable)
• Microsoft Certifications (MCT/MCSE/MCSA/MCP) (desirable)
• CompTIA suite of products (CompTIA Tech+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security +, CompTIA Projects +, CompTIA Data +, CompTIA CySA+ etc (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110, TAE40116 or TAE40122) or a qualification at diploma level or higher in Adult Education (desirable)
• Relevant industry qualifications and an AQF 5 or higher vocational qualification (desirable)
• Ability to design and deliver logical, succinct, up-to-date and engaging course materials and lessons.
• Experience using learning management systems (i.e. Moodle) to create innovative and engaging learning experiences for students (desirable)
• Ability to develop a range of complex documents that comply with all relevant quality standards, including unit plans and assessment tools

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:

• FREE on-site parking
• Flexible working arrangements *dependant on the role and requirements
• 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 Stuart Wallace, Education & Training Support Manager - Defence via stuart.wallace@boxhill.edu.au.

Applications close: 5:00 pm, Friday 6 February 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.