Director- Academic Quality

Box Hill Institute of TAFE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

On-site parking

Career progression & recognition

Generous leave options

Health and wellbeing supports

Financial perks incl. novated leasing

Staff discounts on courses and campus,

Access to student-run services

Job summary

Box Hill Institute is seeking a Director Academic Quality to lead academic quality, governance and compliance across both Vocational Education and Higher Education. You will strengthen teaching and assessment practices, drive continuous improvement and support strong student outcomes.

The role reports to the Executive Director Academic Governance and requires building capability across the Institute to embed a consistent approach to quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Expertise in academic governance, registration requirements and educational quality systems.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and governance frameworks.
• Proven leadership translating strategy into quality and compliance outcomes across a regulated organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic quality, governance and registration requirements across Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review the Institute's educational quality management system, policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic advice, performance reporting and audit insights to Executive Management and the Board, including escalation and mitigation of emerging risks.
• Lead quality and compliant teaching, learning and assessment practices aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Drive cultural change, organisational capability and continuous improvement across quality, compliance and education delivery.
• Oversee development and accreditation of Higher Education qualifications and support relevant curriculum.
• Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, regulators and industry partners.

Skills

Academic governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Quality improvement

Education

Diploma of Vocational Education & Training (Practice)

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Tools

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

Shape the Future of Academic Quality at Box Hill Institute

Box Hill Institute | Full Time | Ongoing

Make an impact on the quality of education at Box Hill Institute. As Director Academic Quality, you'll lead academic quality, governance and compliance across Vocational Education and Higher Education, working across the Institute to strengthen teaching and assessment practices, drive continuous improvement and support strong student outcomes.

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

Reporting to the Executive Director Academic Governance, you'll work across BHI to identify areas for quality uplift and strengthen the systems, frameworks and practices that underpin educational quality. You'll provide expert advice to senior leaders, support regulatory and legislative compliance, and build capability across the Institute to embed a strong and consistent approach to quality and compliance.

What you'll do:

• Lead academic quality, governance and registration requirements across Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training
• Develop, implement, monitor and review the Institute's educational quality management system, policies and procedures
• Provide strategic advice, performance reporting and audit insights to Executive Management and the Board, including escalation and mitigation of emerging risks
• Lead quality and compliant teaching, learning and assessment practices aligned with relevant regulatory frameworks
• Drive cultural change, organisational capability and continuous improvement across quality, compliance and education delivery
• Oversee the development and accreditation of Higher Education qualifications and support relevant, benchmarked curriculum
• Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, education regulators and industry partners

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated expertise in academic governance, registration requirements and educational quality systems
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, governance frameworks and risk mitigation controls
• Proven leadership in translating strategy into quality and compliance outcomes across a complex, regulated organisation
• Experience leading change, building capability and securing stakeholder commitment
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and practical solutions
• A strategic and continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on sustainable educational quality and organisational outcomes

Qualifications/Requirements

• Diploma of Vocational Education & Training (Practice)
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

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.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Kristen Brendish - Senior People & Culture Business Partner at **********@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 25th November 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.