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Teacher/Trainer & Facilitator - Lean Manufacturing & Process Plant Operations

We're looking for an experienced manufacturing professional and trainer to deliver high-impact, workplace-basedtraining across Lean Manufacturing and Process Plant Operations. In this role, you'll partner with industry (including BlueScope) to develop capability, drive continuous improvement, and support learners to succeed on the job - not just in the classroom.

This role is ideal for a "dual professional" with strong manufacturing experience and a passion for developing others - someone who can bridge theory with practical, real-world application and drive capability across modern industrial environments.

Casual opportunity available. Salary range aligns to the current MEA: L1 - L3 $91.42 - $98.77 per hour (dependent on qualifications & experience). This position will be based in Melbourne and Regional Victoria (as required).

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 14 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 a Teacher / Trainer & Facilitator, you will deliver nationally recognised qualifications in Process Plant Technology and Lean Manufacturing within workplace and campus environments.

This is not a traditional classroom based teaching role - you will engage directly with learners in real workplace settings, supporting them to apply Lean principles and technical skills on the job.

What you'll do:

• Deliver engaging training sessions in Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, problem solving, TPM and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate learning across Process Plant Operations qualifications (e.g. PMA40116), adapting delivery to suit different learning needs and environments.
• Conduct workplace-based assessments, ensuring alignment with RTO and ASQA standards.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to students within their workplace to support competency achievement and skill transfer.
• Engage with employers and stakeholders to ensure training meets workforce capability needs.
• Support student success through feedback, pastoral care, and creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

About You:

Qualifications and experience:

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122), or equivalent adult education qualification).
• Relevant vocational qualification (AQF Level 6 or above desirable) or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated vocational competency in manufacturing, process plants, or related industries (e.g. steel, chemical, oil/gas, food processing).
• Alignment with a child-safe, inclusive and values-based workplace
• Have, or be willing to obtain, Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies and their practical application.
• Experience developing assessment tools and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse learner groups.
• Ability to build relationships with industry stakeholders and adapt to changing environments.

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 resume.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Darrel North at ************@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 3rd July 2025

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

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.

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.