Box Hill Institute Company Profile

About us

For almost 100 years, we have been one of the leading training and education providers in Melbourne’s east, helping prepare generations of Melbournians for their future careers.

Creating a highly motivated, passionate and respectful workforce is part of who we are. We are committed to a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment, helping our employees grow and offer benefits which enhance work life balance.

We recognise the time taken to research and apply for positions; we are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we are committed to responding to every applicant. We want to ensure our commitments and culture are in place at the beginning of our interactions with you.

Here at Box Hill Institute, we comprise of three great campuses, Box Hill, Lilydale and Melbourne CBD. As well as strong partnerships across the Centre for Adult Education, and various contracted delivery sites, where we deliver Education onsite across Victoria. We have strong partnerships with international providers, promoting the benefits of education. Since 2007, we have been a partner organisation to Box Hill College in Kuwait the only private college for women in the State of Kuwait. The college nurtures intellectual advancement and provides many opportunities for women to grow as strong leaders through education.

We know we need to hear from all voices to help us train the workforce of the future, and we are working towards creating a highly motivated, passionate and respectful team to help us achieve this.

Want to help us guide people to success through education and engagement? Come and join us!

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building a safe and supportive environment for all employees and students, regardless of age, disability, race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, caring responsibilities or cultural background. Over 50% of our people managers identify as women, and over 56% of our Executive Leadership Team do so as well.

Through our recent employee engagement survey our diversity data tells a story of an engaged and inclusive workforce, 68% of responding employees are over the age of 35 years, 35% are working part time, and 74% are participating in other flexible work practices, delivering work in a way which compliments their work life balance and contributes to the success at Box Hill Institute.

Our cultural diversity is supported through an annual Inclusion and Connection program, embracing the cultural experiences of our employees, 39% who were born overseas and now call Box Hill Institute and Australia home. Our employees are committed to making a positive influence through providing quality education, with 41% of responding employees being with us for over five years. This enables us to create an environment which is welcoming and inclusive while delivering our strategies and influencing through education delivery.

We are a proud supporter of LGBTQI+ within our community and beyond. We participate in the annual MidSumma PRIDE march alongside our students, and we are doing our part to raise awareness for other important causes that support our commitment in providing an environment where ‘we all belong’.

Day to day we undertake activities which support our people through connection and growth. We offer a variety of professional development opportunities and opportunities to contribute and connect. We are a proud supporter and collaborator of the Empowered Women in Trades events, and in 2021, we were named Inclusive Training Provider of the Year at the Victorian Training Awards.

Wellbeing

We recognise and value the importance of our people and provide multiple opportunities to engage and connect through wellbeing programs. Our programs aim to offer support and avenues for our people to engage in a way which supports their wellbeing. Annual programs include a diverse range of celebrations and connections including -

Mental health training and programs, (One Foot Forward challenge)
R U OK Day
Mental Health Month
International Women’s and Men’s Day
Health programs (health checks, skin checks and flu shoots)
Other opportunities to celebrate and connect.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), personalised content to support employees across the pillars of physical, emotional, social, financial and career health.

Growth & Professional Development

We recognise professional development and growth is a personal journey. To support our employees, we have multiple avenues to grow and contribute in a way which supports their style and interests. We offer online training to maximise participation and support flexibility, micro learning where employees can tap in when it suits them, and face to face learning with opportunities to connect with colleagues and the learning resources.