Inspire the Next Generation of Musicians!

About the role:

Join Box Hill Institute in an exciting opportunity as our Casual Lecturer (Music) where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of education.

Box Hill Institute's Music Higher Education department requires one or more casual employees with appropriate skills and qualifications to teach in any of the following subject areas: saxophone, flute, piano, music business, musicianship and performance.

You will deliver high quality music lessons to students studying in the Bachelor of Music Industry.

Reporting to the Academic Course Manager this position is part of the Music & Creative Industries team within the Higher Education College.

A casual opportunity based at our Nelson Campus in Box Hill, offering an attractive hourly rate aligned with skills and experience.

If you're an experienced performer and educator who's passionate about music and mentoring emerging talent, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of music education at Box Hill Institute.

About you:

Teaching experience is preferred and a passion for sharing knowledge and experience is essential.
Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the faculty.
Relevant industry qualifications or experience and an AQF level 8 or higher qualification.
Ideally you will have a post-graduate qualification.

Performance skills

Advanced musical and technical experience is required to instruct students in technique, teach nuanced interpretation across a wide range of styles, and improvise and interpret scores for performance. Additional skills in voice, music theory, songwriting, and contemporary music performance are desirable.

To be considered for this position, you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance.

Why work with us?

At Box Hill Institute, we offer more than just a job-we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment where your wellbeing, growth, and achievements are celebrated. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
On-site parking for added convenience (FREE at Lilydale campus)
Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs to celebrate your success
Health & wellbeing supports and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
Unique campus experiences to support student learning, including $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming at our Barbershop as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
Exclusive staff 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

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 (VCEVM), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships 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.

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.

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 Monique Boggia - Academic Course Manager via monique.boggia@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 9:00am, Friday 24th April 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.

Lecturer - Music