Academic Course Manager

Be Part of Something Bigger at Box Hill Institute

• Full time, 1.0EFT
• Parental Leave Backfill (Fixed-term contract to September 2026)
• Attractive remuneration based upon your qualifications/experience
• Educational Services Post Secondary Award
• Located at our Lilydale Lakeside campus

About the role:

We have an opportunity to work at Box Hill Institute as our Academic Course Manager - Bachelor of Community Services. This is a full time, fixed-term opportunity to September 2026, based at our Lilydale Campus. This position reports directly to the Associate Professor - Head of Business and ICT, and sits within the Biosecurity, Education & Community Services area of the Faculty of Higher Education.

You will lead a dynamic academic team, drive innovation in program design and delivery, and foster strong industry partnerships to enhance student outcomes. This is your opportunity to influence curriculum, support student success through work-integrated learning, and contribute to the growth of a nationally recognised institution committed to excellence, inclusion, and impact.

About you:

Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate. You will hold a PhD or Master's degree in Community Services, Social Work, or a closely related discipline, along with substantial experience in the community services sector or higher education. You'll bring deep expertise in curriculum design, contemporary pedagogical approaches, and workplace learning coordination. Proven leadership in managing academic teams, driving educational excellence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards is essential. Your ability to foster industry partnerships, support student success, and contribute to continuous improvement will be highly valued. A strong understanding of professional accreditation requirements, particularly CWA standards, and a commitment to cultural awareness and inclusive education are also key.

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.

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
• FREE 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 Javed Baloch via

Applications close: 9:00am, Wednesday 24 September 2025

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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.