Overview
About the role
Box Hill Institute is pleased to offer an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated and experienced professional to join us as a Teacher – Outdoor Recreation and Leadership. This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment until December 2025, based at our Lilydale Campus. This position also presents potential for ongoing employment, subject to performance and business needs, making it an exciting prospect for those seeking long-term career development in vocational education.
Reporting directly to the Course Coordinator – Sport, Fitness & Outdoor Leadership, this role forms part of the Management group within the Faculty of Creative, Business & Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver innovative, high-quality instructional materials for Outdoor Leadership courses
- Facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences that foster student achievement and progression
- Support student success and progression, helping improve their career and education pathways into the industry.
- Ensure compliance with Box Hill Institute’s academic and operational standards, contributing to the delivery of excellence in vocational education.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic and committed professional who shares our core values of curiosity, integrity, and compassion. The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about outdoor recreation and education, with a genuine enthusiasm for fostering the next generation of industry leaders
- Motivated to contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the sector, actively engaging with industry trends and best practices
- Culturally and emotionally intelligent, with demonstrated ability to support and connect with learners from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications and experience:
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/22) or a qualification at diploma level or higher in Adult Education
- Relevant vocational/industry qualification
- Equipped with or willing to obtain a Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to commencement
- Current and sound experience within the industry and/or related disciplines
- Ability to design and deliver logical, succinct, up-to-date and engaging course materials and lessons.
- Proficiency in using learning management systems (i.e. Moodle) to create innovative and engaging learning experiences for students
- Ability to develop a range of complex documents that comply with all relevant quality standards, including unit plans and assessment tools.
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
- 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 Jonathon Kloester, Course Coordinator – Sport Fitness & Outdoor Leadership via j.kloester@boxhill.edu.au.
Applications close: 9:00am, Tuesday 5 August 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.
