Box Hill Institute

Box Hill Institute is one of Australia's premier, multipurpose TAFE institutes that prides itself on its ability to deliver a broad range of vocational education and training services.

The Institute has been acknowledged as Victoria's No. 1 TAFE Institute in 2004 and 2005.

The Institute has four main campuses located within easy reach of Melbourne's central business district. Box Hill Institute boasts a proud record of innovation in teaching and has outstanding facilities. The Institute's commitment to provide the best facilities is underpinned by the $19.5m Elgar Development, which was opened in 2005.

Box Hill Institute offers over 400 full-time and part-time courses covering a wide range of subject disciplines and delivery methods, as well as around 300 short courses. All courses provide students with a variety of pathways to employment, promotion and further tertiary study.

Now delivering TAFE degrees in Applied Music, Computer Systems (Networking) and Biotechnology & Innovation, the Institute has more than 35,000 student enrolments each year with an increasing number coming from overseas.

Box Hill Institute is Australia's leading Technical and Further Education (TAFE) provider of tailored national and international quality training services for government and industry.

The Institute offers a range of travel scholarships for its students and staff to study and work overseas. A number of students have participated in the Box Hill Institute's Global Scholarship Program offered through the Institute's linkages overseas with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and Kirkwood Community College.

These attributes, combined with Box Hill Institute's business and community partnerships, are driving the Institute to maintain its status as a leading global educator.

John Maddock

Chief Executive Officer

Phone: +61 3 9286 9267

Fax: +61 3 9890 5209

Office: E3.G43, Elgar Campus

Post: Private Bag 2014, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria 3128, Australia

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma of Business

RMIT University

Graduate Diploma in Education

Hawthorn Institute, now Melbourne University

Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors

(FAICD)

Fellow, Australian Institute of Training and Development

(FAITD)

Member, American Society for Training and Development

(MASTD)

Areas of Responsibility

John has been Box Hill Institute’s Chief Executive Officer since early December 1999. He was formerly director of Gordon Institute of TAFE from January 1996 until December 1999.

He is responsible for educational leadership within the Institute. This includes strategic positioning and promotion of the Institute within government, industry and the community as well as strategic planning and development. He is also accountable for the Institute’s business growth, management and financial performance and is the Managing Director of Box Hill Enterprises.

Professional Background

John has wide experience in vocational education and training (VET) across areas of responsibility such as a strategic and business planning; business development; marketing and public relations; information services; international education; VET program delivery; development of flexible delivery modes; entrepreneurial and commercial activities; VET research; quality and customer service initiatives; and financial management.

His previous roles include:

Gordon Institute Chief Executive Officer from January 1996 to December 1999
Box Hill Institute of TAFE Deputy Director from January 1990 to December 1995
Various management roles over a period of 10 years at Chisholm Institute of TAFE
Glenroy Technical School secondary teacher for four years
Employment at Arthur Andersen & Co. (one of the big six accounting firms), working in their small business management and business consultancy areas
Accounting teacher

John's interests include community involvement in sports administration. He is Basketball Australia's President and Chairman.

Membership and Networks

Government, Industry, Community and Education Bodies

Member, Deakin University Council
Deputy Chair, Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), Member of the Management Committee of VTAC, Member of the Board of Trustees for VTAC
Member, Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority
Chair, Statewide Management Information Systems Steering Committee
Trustee, Committee for Economic Development of Australia
Board Member, IT&Titab
Member of 2001 Task Force Advising Ministers Brumby and Kosky on ICT in Victoria
President and Chairman, Basketball Australia
Australia’s representative, Oceania Basketball Federation Management Committee
Delegate, Australian Olympic Committee
Australia’s delegate to FIBA (the world governing body for basketball)
Many others

Jennifer Oliver

Executive Director, Learning and Academic Affairs

Phone: +61 3 9286 9294

Fax: +61 3 9286 9053

Post: Private Bag 2014, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria 3128, Australia

Qualifications

Master of Education (Adult Vocational Education & Training)

Monash University

Diploma of Business Studies

RMIT

Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training

Box Hill Institute

Trained Technical Teacher's Certificate

Hawthorn Institute

Areas of Responsibility

Jennifer is responsible for the development and quality of teaching and learning; the Global Education Network and global experiences for teachers, staff and students; degrees at Box Hill Institute; university relationships and partnerships; and for contributing to the strategic direction of Learning and Academic Affairs.

Professional Background

Jennifer has had twenty-two years experience at Box Hill Institute having worked as a teacher, advanced skills teacher, industry program coordinator and centre manager - Industry Education and Training.

Jennifer has worked across the Institute. She has also worked with stakeholders in the higher education and vocational education and training sectors to develop, implement and support Institute-wide initiatives across sectors, including business, extractive, government, health and community services, hospitality, manufacturing, petrochemical, and pulp and paper.

Membership and Networks

Member, Quarry Managers Advisory Panel (Department of Primary Industries)
Member, Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Training Board Advisory Committee
Member, Institute of Quarries
Member, Innovation and Business Skills Council (TAA implementation steering group)
Member, Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association
Member, VISTA Association of VET Professionals
Member, National Employment Skills Advisory Association
Member, Construction Materials Processing Association
Member, Wholesale, Retail and Personal Services Training Advisory Committee
Member, Diploma of Vocational Education and Training Advisory Network
Member, Quality in Education and Training Network
Member, VET Research and Planning Network – China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam

Melanie Jenkinson

Project Coordinator - Educational Relationships,

Educational Planning & Curriculum

Phone: +61 3 9286 9075

Fax: +61 3 9286 9437

Post: Private Bag 2014, Box Hill, Victoria 3128, Australia

Qualifications

Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL)

University of Melbourne

Post Graduate Certificate in Case Management & Client Services

Deakin University

Bachelor of Education

Melbourne College of Advanced Education

Certificate IV in Business (Office Administration)

Box Hill Institute

Areas of Responsibility

Melanie has coordinated Global Education Network (GEN) activities for more than four years. Melanie liaises with the GEN support network of colleges on behalf of Box Hill Institute. Her role also includes the marketing and promotion of opportunities and recruitment of participants for GEN projects, delivery of pre-departure orientation programs and the provision of ongoing support to participants for the duration of their exchange. Melanie works with Box Hill Institute’s departments to plan educational programs for groups and individuals visiting from other GEN partners, and advises on and facilitates accommodation, recreational and academic activity for exchange participants.

Professional Background

Melanie completed six years of secondary teaching in regional Victoria and the United Kingdom before undertaking a role of counselling, support, work placement and case management with disadvantaged youth. Melanie joined Box Hill Institute in 1998 and has worked in several administrative roles coordinating short courses and providing administrative support to the General Manger, Teaching & Learning. She was the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director, Learning & Academic Affairs for five years prior to her current role.

Membership and Networks

Member, Victorian Institute of Teaching