Lead academic excellence and shape student futures at Box Hill Institute!

Join Box Hill Institute in an exciting opportunity as our Senior Lecturer - Hospitality Management within the College of Higher Education. Reporting to the Academic Course Manager, this role provides academic leadership across teaching, curriculum and scholarly practice within the Hospitality Management discipline.

As a senior academic, you will lead high-quality, student-centred teaching and oversee curriculum design, assessment practices and delivery quality at course level. You will mentor teaching staff, contribute to scholarly activity, and ensure learning experiences are industry-aligned, contemporary and compliant with higher education standards.

This is an ongoing, part-time position, primarily based at our Nelson Campus. The salary ranges from $119,531 to $123,284 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) plus 12% superannuation.

About you:

You are an experienced higher education academic with strong discipline expertise in hospitality management and a passion for academic leadership. You bring demonstrated experience in course leadership, curriculum design and teaching in a higher education environment.

Your approach to teaching and leadership is collaborative, inclusive and student-focused. You are confident applying contemporary pedagogy, leading assessment and quality assurance processes, and building strong relationships with industry and internal stakeholders. You actively contribute to scholarly teaching and learning and support the career development of colleagues.

Key responsibilities

- Provide academic leadership across Hospitality Management programs
- Lead and enhance curriculum design, delivery and assessment practices
- Deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching and supervise teaching teams
- Mentor academic staff and support teaching capability development
- Contribute to scholarly teaching and learning activities
- Build and maintain strong industry and community partnerships
- Ensure compliance with academic quality, governance and integrity requirements

Qualifications and experience

- AQF Level 9 qualification (Master's) in a relevant discipline; PhD desirable




- Demonstrated experience teaching in the Australian higher education sector
- Proven experience in curriculum leadership, assessment and quality assurance
- Strong understanding of contemporary higher education pedagogy and policy
- Ability to lead teams and contribute to academic governance and scholarship

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 from short courses through the Centre for Adult Education (CAE), Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCEVM), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships certificates, diplomas, and higher education degrees. We support our students' ambitions to study through our well-equipped classrooms at our campuses in Box Hill, Lilydale and the Melbourne CBD, as well as remotely with blended and online courses.

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.

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 (FREE at Lilydale campus)
- 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 & 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
- Unique campus experiences to support student learning, including $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming at our Barbershop as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
- Exclusive staff 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 Ayoma Sumanasiri, a.s•••••••••@boxhill.edu.au.

Applications close: 9:00am, Friday 5th June 2026. Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the role may be filled prior to 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.

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.

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