Department Manager

About the role:

An exciting opportunity to join Box Hill Institute and make a difference in our Trades Faculty as one of our Department Managers This role will oversee the Automotive and Manufacturing programs.

The role of the Department Manager mentors, manages and leads 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 Automotive and Manufacturing Programs. 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.

About you:

• A relevant degree or approved AQF Level 6 or above qualification.
• Relevant industry 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of awards and agreements.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and routine application of the AQTF2010 and the VRQA Guidelines for VET providers. Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.
• Victorian Working with Children Check clearance
• National Police Check clearance

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
• On-site parking
• 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 Birkin- Head of Department Auto, Wood & Plumbing via

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 29th September 2025

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.