Mental Health Peer Work Teacher

Be Part of Something Bigger at Box Hill Institute

• Mental Health Peer Work Teacher
• 12 Month Fixed Term, Part time .6 FTE (3 days per week)
• Award: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
• Attractive salary based upon your qualifications/experience
• Located at our Lilydale campus

About the role:

Box Hill Institute is seeking a passionate and experienced Teacher - Mental Health Peer Work to join our Faculty of Health, Community and Animals. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality, innovative teaching that empowers students to succeed in Mental Health Peer Work and related programs.

You'll create engaging learning experiences, support student success, and ensure compliance with vocational education standards. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students and the broader community.

What You'll Do

• Deliver dynamic and inclusive teaching across Mental Health Peer Work courses
• Develop and implement quality learning materials and assessments
• Support students to build practical skills and confidence for employment or further study
• Maintain vocational currency and industry relevance
• Foster a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment

You will need to hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (mandatory), along with relevant industry qualifications and experience.

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

* The successful candidate will receive the appropriate Position Description/be classified at the appropriate Casual Level as set out in the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 (refer below descriptors), upon commencement with BHI.

• Level 1.1 Teacher requirement: Gaining an approved Certificate IV from TAE Training Package with no teaching experience
• Level Teacher requirement: Certificate IV qualified teacher from TAE Training Package with up to 12months teaching experience (L1.2) or with more than 12 months teaching experience (L1.3)
• Level 2 Teacher requirement: Cert.IV qualified teacher(with at least 12 months teaching exp.) who is gaining AQF5 qualification with OR completed AQF5 qualification with at least 12 months' teaching experience
• Level 3 teacher requirement: Cert.IV or Diploma qualified teacher(with at least 12 months teaching exp.) who is gaining AQF6 qualification; OR completed AQF6 teaching qualification or above with at least 12 months teaching experience

About you:

• Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
• Relevant qualification in Mental Health Peer Work or related discipline
• Current industry experience in mental health and peer work
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and compliance requirements
• Ability to create engaging, student-focused learning experiences

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.

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.

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
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs to celebrate your success
• Generous leave options
• 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

APPLY NOW

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

Shortlisting will commence in January 2026.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Graham Adair - Coordinator Community Programs via

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.