Head of Department - Creative Programs

Be Part of Something Bigger at box Hill institute

About the role:

An exciting opportunity to join Box Hill Institute and make a difference in our Head of Department- Creative Programs role within our Educational Delivery team.

The role of the Head of Department – Creative Programs is to lead and drive high levels of educational delivery to ensure a culture of educational excellence with a focus on student progression, stakeholder satisfaction with a focus on industry and community engagement.

Our Faculty of Creative, Business & Technology includes Beauty, Design, Hairdressing, Horticulture & Land Sciences, Hospitality, Floristry & Celebrancy, Outdoor Leadership & Fitness, Information Management and Music. This role will input to operational plans for their respective area to ensure the faculty exceeds student, academic, growth and budgetary objectives as effectively as possible.

As a senior leader within the Education Delivery portfolio, this role is responsible for implementing and overseeing strategies, plans and policies to ensure a positive and safe student and employee environment and experience. As a leader within the faculty this position will provide clear leadership, management, support and direction to the Department team to create a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of study (or equivalent), and extensive experience successfully leading and managing high-quality delivery in the education sector.
• A relevant industry related, and/ or professional qualification in one or more courses related to the role or extensive industry knowledge in a nominated field within the portfolio
• Demonstrated experience in the VET education sector in Australia, with proven success in in leading and managing high-performing and large teams related to VET compliance and relevant quality standards with a strong understanding of competency-based training and assessment
• Demonstrated skills and experience, knowledge and understanding of VET policy and educational delivery and pedagogy (preferably in a vocational training environment)
• Demonstrated understanding of government education sector, funded environments and stakeholder management
• Proven ability to transform corporate vision and strategies into operational plans and drive tactical objectives which optimise resources and attain measurements of success
• Highly developed operational management skills, utilising business/commercial and people acumen to manage and lead change with demonstrated awareness of and responsiveness to people from a broad range of diverse backgrounds.
• 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 Lauren Mccurley- Director Faculty of Creative Business & Technology via l.mccurley@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 9:00am, Wednesday 11^th February 2026

Please note, this position is being readvertised and applicants who have previously applied will not be considered.

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.