Teacher in Hairdressing

Turn your passion for hairdressing into a rewarding teaching career and help shape the future of the industry.

Box Hill Institute | Part-time, Fixed-term Position

Passionate about hairdressing and ready to inspire the next generation of industry professionals? Join Box Hill Institute and help shape the careers of emerging hairdressers through hands-on, industry-focused training.

Box Hill Institute is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher in Hairdressing to deliver engaging, high-quality training that equips students with the practical skills, confidence and industry knowledge needed for success. Working within our Creative Industries team, you'll play a key role in creating exceptional learning experiences while helping students achieve their educational and career goals.

This is a part-time (0.8 EFT), fixed term opportunity until 31 December 2027. Salary range aligns to the current MEA: L1.1 - L3.5 $84,618 - $128,887 per annum (dependent on qualifications & experience), plus 12% superannuation.

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 a Teacher within our Faculty of Creative, Business & Technology, you will deliver high-quality training and assessment to students pursuing careers in hairdressing. Based primarily at our Box Hill campus, you will create engaging learning experiences that combine industry expertise with practical application, supporting students to build the confidence, skills and knowledge required for successful employment in the sector.

You will work closely with students, industry stakeholders and colleagues to ensure training remains current, engaging and aligned with industry needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled hairdresser who is passionate about sharing their expertise and supporting students to develop the practical and professional skills required to thrive in the industry.

What you'll do:

• Deliver engaging, practical and innovative hairdressing training to students
• Develop and maintain high-quality learning resources, assessments and teaching materials.
• Support students to achieve positive educational, employment and career outcomes
• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Engage with industry to maintain vocational currency and ensure training reflects current industry practices.
• Assess student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Participate in industry, marketing and community engagement activities that promote Box Hill Institute's programs.
• Utilise learning technologies and blended learning approaches to enhance student engagement.

About You:

You are a passionate hairdressing professional with strong technical skills, a commitment to student success and the ability to create engaging learning experiences.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or a higher-level teaching qualification.
• Relevant hairdressing qualifications, strong contemporary hairdressing skills and proven industry expertise.
• Previous teaching, training, coaching or mentoring experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging training and assessment materials.
• Experience using learning management systems and educational technology, including Moodle.
• Experience with the Pivot Point hairdressing education program is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive and safe learning environment.
• 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.

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 Marisa Ganci at ************@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 9th September 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.