Associate Lecturer - Education

• Based at our Elgar Road Campus, Box Hill
• Casual opportunity available - .1 FTE per week
• Attractive hourly rate

About the role:

An exciting casual opportunity to join Box Hill Institute as an Associate Lecturer- Education.  

The Associate Lecturer provides high quality and innovative course materials and excellent teaching delivery to Higher Education, Graduate Certificate of Adult and Vocational Education students, to:

• support student success in their chosen course and thereby improve their employment and/or educational pathways
• ensure BHI compliance requirements are met.

The Associate Lecturer is one of several positions in the Biosecurity, Education & Community Services (BEC) department within the Higher Education College. The position reports to the Head BEC and is responsible for liaising with students, relevant industry groups, community services providers, overseas partners and employees of BHI at all levels and supporting the Head BEC to ensure a high performing and engaged team, student achievement and improved education and employment outcomes, compliance and quality education.

The position is required to ensure that Box Hill Institute retains its pre-eminent position as a quality education provider and is a first choice for education and training. This involves the preparation, delivery, assessment and review of dynamic, high-quality on-campus and online teaching programs relating to the course as part of the Higher Education team. The role will involve establishing and maintaining productive relationships with relevant employers, industries, governments and relevant agencies to ensure course content and industry site visits are current and relevant for all students.

About You:

• AQF 9 qualification or higher in adult education, or equivalent relevant academic/professional/practice-based experience and expertise is essential
• AQF 5 or higher teaching qualification including a supervised teaching practice is preferred
• Experience in planning and researching for the preparation of programs and learning materials, in the identification of setting standards, and well developed skills in transferring knowledge including the ability to research, select, and use a wide range of learning resources and assessment tools that would ensure a successful training program
• Demonstrated ability to develop a range of complex documents that comply with all relevant quality standards, including course materials, unit plans and assessment tools. Demonstrated proficiency and capability student management systems for attendance tracking, retrieval of student details where required, and resulting
• Ability provide support and advice to students and BHI employees of diverse cultures, backgrounds and abilities, including effective communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills relevant to a learning environment
• An appreciation of administrative requirements required for the coordination of vocation education and training, an understanding of OH&S, equity and equal opportunities, and legislation to TAFE teaching, and previous experience in computer software applications and experience with electronic administration systems desirable
• Demonstrated proficiency in using learning management systems (i.e. Moodle) to create innovative and engaging learning experiences for students
• Proven ability to understand and readily adapt to changing circumstances both within and outside of the classroom. Demonstrated openness to new ideas and ability to positively respond to and implement these

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 correctional and defence 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.

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.

Benefits:

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• On-site parking
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Access to health & wellbeing resources
• Employee discounts on health insurance, car rental, newspaper subscriptions and more
• Access to libraries offering ebooks, films, novels, children's books and so much more
• 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
• Purchased Leave

If you have questions about this role, please

Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 13th March 2024

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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. These include providing a satisfactory (valid employee) Working With Children Check and National Police Check.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

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