Vocational Education Manager

Lead a team. Drive performance. Shape the future workforce.

Box Hill Institute | Full-time, ongoing opportunity

At Box Hill Institute, we're passionate about creating opportunities through education and helping people build rewarding careers. We're seeking an exceptional Vocational Education Manager to lead a team of Electrical and Refrigeration educators, along with professional staff, within our Faculty of Trades.

This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to develop people, drive performance, influence outcomes and create an environment where both employees and students can thrive.

If you're a people-focused leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence and leading positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

Not from a Trades background? That's okay!

We're looking for an outstanding leader first and foremost. Great leadership skills are transferable, and we recognise that talented leaders come from a range of industries and professional backgrounds.

Whether you're currently leading a department, business unit, operational team or education program, or you're a high-performing Course Coordinator, Program Manager or emerging leader ready for the next step, we'd be keen to hear from you.

While experience within Trades, vocational education or technical training is highly regarded, we welcome applications from leaders across VET, TAFE, education and training who can demonstrate strong people leadership, operational management and a commitment to educational excellence.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity. Salary is $140,753.00 per annum plus 12% superannuation.

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 such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 16 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Health and wellbeing supports and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Financial perks like novated leasing and salary packaging
• Exclusive staff discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our on-campus retail services such as floristry, day spa and beauty salons, hairdressing salon, barbershop, restaurant, vet & dog grooming - all delivered by students in training, under the supervision of their teachers.

About the Role

Leading a diverse team of educators and professional staff, you'll play a key role in shaping both the employee and student experience. You'll balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational leadership, ensuring quality outcomes, strong industry engagement and a culture of continuous improvement across the department.

This is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference through everyday leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of educators and professional staff
• Deliver high-quality vocational education and training outcomes
• Drive compliance, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Manage department performance, budgets and resources
• Build and maintain strong industry, government and community partnerships
• Support student engagement, retention and success
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence

You'll bring:

• Degree or AQF Level 6+ qualification in Vocational Education
• Current Training and Assessment credentials meeting VET regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a VET, TAFE or education environment
• Strong knowledge of VET compliance frameworks including SRTOs, VRQA and ESOS
• Experience managing people, performance, budgets and competing priorities
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative, authentic and values-driven leadership style

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 - non-accredited short courses through the Centre for Adult Education (CAE); senior secondary qualifications including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM); vocational certificates (including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and traineeships) and diplomas; and higher education degrees and a graduate certificate.

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.

Apply now!

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

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact our friendly Human Resources team on ********@boxhill.edu.au.

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 4th September 2026

Please note: We will be assessing applications as they come in and the position may be filled before the closing date

We are a 2026 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.

Commitment to child safety

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.