Product Development Manager

Box Hill Institute of TAFE; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Family leave options

Job summary

Box Hill Institute is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end learning product development, driving innovation and delivering high‑quality educational experiences across the Institute. You will guide Learning Experience Designers, Multimedia Developers, and cross‑functional teams, ensuring projects align with priorities and quality standards.

You will establish development frameworks, mentor staff, manage timelines, and collaborate with faculties and senior stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Education, Learning Design, Instructional Design or Educational Technology (or equivalent).
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or Business with relevant experience.
• Working With Children Check and National Police Check are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, management and delivery of learning product development initiatives.
• Provide leadership to a specialist team of Learning Experience Designers and Multimedia Developers.
• Establish and maintain product development frameworks, methodologies and practices.
• Manage project priorities, resources, timelines and delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across educational product development activities.
• Analyse performance data and trends to inform improvements.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and digital learning solutions.
• Monitor and manage risks affecting quality and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the division across projects.
• Support quality assurance, compliance and continuous review of educational product.

Skills

TAFE knowledge

OTCD knowledge

Curriculum dev

Learning design

Adult learning

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Quality compliance

Accreditation

Learning tech

Digital platforms

Innovation

Learner-centric

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Education

Postgraduate Education

Instructional Design

Educational Technology

Project Management

Business degree

WWC Check

Police Check

Job description

Lead the Future of Educational Product Development!

Box Hill Institute | Full-time | Permanent

Are you passionate about leading teams, driving innovation and creating high-quality learning experiences that make a lasting impact?

We're excited to introduce a newly created Product Development Manager role within our growing Teaching Development & Innovation (TDI) division. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the development, enhancement and continuous improvement of learning products that support students, educators and industry across Box Hill Institute.

Why this role, why now?

As Box Hill Institute continues to invest in innovation, digital learning and educational excellence, the Teaching Development & Innovation division is expanding its capability to deliver high-quality learning products at scale.

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

As the Product Development Manager, you'll lead the end-to-end planning, management and delivery of learning product development and enhancement initiatives across BHI. You'll provide leadership to a specialist team of Learning Experience Designers, Multimedia Developers and other contributors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to a high standard and aligned with organisational priorities.

Working closely with faculties, subject matter experts and senior stakeholders, you'll drive innovation, establish contemporary development frameworks and ensure educational products deliver meaningful outcomes for learners while meeting quality and compliance requirements.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development, refresh and enhancement of learning products across the Institute
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to a high-performing product development team
• Establish and maintain product development frameworks, methodologies and practices
• Manage project priorities, resources, timelines and delivery outcomes
• Collaborate with Learning Experience Designers, Multimedia Developers and subject matter experts
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across educational product development activities
• Analyse performance data, stakeholder feedback and emerging trends to inform improvements
• Support the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and digital learning solutions
• Monitor and manage risks affecting quality, delivery and stakeholder outcomes
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the division across projects and initiatives
• Support quality assurance, compliance and continuous review of educational product

What You'll Bring

• Understanding of the Victorian TAFE Network, OTCD and Victorian Skills priorities
• Demonstrated experience leading curriculum development, learning design or educational product development functions
• Experience leading and developing professional teams within complex organisations
• Strong knowledge of learning design principles, instructional design methodologies and adult learning practices
• Experience managing projects, stakeholders, resources and competing priorities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Understanding of quality assurance, compliance and accreditation requirements within education including the AQF, Standards for RTOs and TEQSA Higher Education Standards
• Experience using learning technologies and digital platforms to support contemporary learning experiences
• A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and learner-centred design
• Strong communication, problem-solving and strategic planning skills

Qualifications/Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Education, Learning Design, Instructional Design or Educational Technology; or
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business or a related discipline, with relevant demonstrated experience.
• Working With Children Check
• National Police Check

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.

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.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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

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.

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.

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.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Alex Gilbey - Director Teaching Development and Innovation at ***********@boxhill.edu.au.

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