Manager - Placements

Empower students through real-world learning experiences.

About the Role

We're seeking a Manager - Placements to lead our dedicated placement team within the Faculty of Health, Community & Animals. This role is all about creating exceptional placement experiences for students and strengthening partnerships with healthcare providers, community organisations, and industry stakeholders. You'll ensure every placement is compliant, high-quality, and aligned with curriculum requirements-while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Oversee and optimise student placement processes across vocational and higher education
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry and community organisations
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, safety, and quality standards
• Use data and feedback to enhance student and host experiences
• Represent Box Hill Institute in external forums to expand placement opportunities

About you:

• Qualifications: Diploma or higher in business, project management, education administration, or a related field
• Knowledge: Understanding of relevant legislation, accreditation standards, and risk management principles
• Leadership Excellence: Proven experience managing diverse teams, driving high performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategies that improve service efficiency and enhance student and host experiences
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to build lasting partnerships with industry, community, and internal stakeholders
• Operational Expertise: Experience in managing complex workflows, budgets, and compliance requirements within an educational or health-related setting
• Customer Focus: Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional service and resolve issues promptly
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with placement management systems (e.g., InPlace) and data-driven decision-making
• Commitment to organisational values: curiosity, trustworthiness, and compassion.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check and 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 Heidi Wenk - Director, Faculty of Health Community & Animals

Applications close: 9:00am, Friday 5th December 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.