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    3.0(70 ratings)
    Career development
    2.7(70 ratings)
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    2.5(70 ratings)
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    2.7(70 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.0(70 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.2(70 ratings)
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    5.0
    Human Resources Role
    Apr 2025
    Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    At Holmesglen I feel valued, included and empowered to contribute
    The good thingsHolmesglen offers a respectful, inclusive culture where staff are empowered to think freely, work independently, and feel genuinely valued—driving both engagement and innovation.
    The challengesThere’s nothing that comes to mind at the moment—I’ve had a positive experience so far.
    5.0
    Lecturer in Oral Health
    Apr 2025
    Holmesglen VIC 3148Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A wonderful onboarding and professional experience. Made to feel welcome and comfortable in new role. Access to support and resources are generous. Overall a very organised institution.
    The good things- Professional and organised. - Seamless interview process and onboarding with HR
    The challenges- A great experience thus far. Professional staff to work with and onboarding staff prompt, professional and organised.
    5.0
    VR and AR Technical Officer
    Mar 2025
    Chadstone VIC 3148Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Friendly and Supportive environment with Amazing people
    The good thingsThe working culture at Holmesglen is very friendly and supportive, Every colleagues I’ve met here are kind and treating each other with respect, Our management team and members across other departments are also very supportive and able to collaborate with you to achieve amazing results together!
    The challengesI currently don’t have anything that I dislike, I’m glad to work with my amazing colleagues together and see the smiles in everyone’s face.
    1.0
    Educator
    Feb 2025
    Moorabbin VIC 31895 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Dream job with ineffective leadership.
    The good thingsAmazing students and dedicated educators. Leadership had been wonderful up until new leadership
    The challengesUnder new leadership, staff were treated unfairly; no flexibility given for family/life balance, demands for 10 hour working days without negotiation. Left with no option but to walk away from a loved job with many others. No help from higher management sadly.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Project Officer
    Feb 2025
    Chadstone VIC 3148Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    won't recommend anyone with talent to work here.
    The good thingsMade a few friends who are nice and positive
    The challengespoor management, horrible working environment, toxic work relations and high expectation to do a lot without offering corresponding salary or respect. The school promoted wrong people to be manager, who are not capable and have zero managerial skills.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Customer Service Consultant
    Aug 2024
    Chadstone VIC 3148Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    So far, my journey has been great. I am enjoying my role and looking forward to the challenges that comes across.
    The good thingsSupportive Work Environment: Holmesglen Institute TAFE offers a supportive and collaborative work environment. Management is approachable, and there's a strong focus on professional development, making it a great place to grow your career. Meaningful Work: Working at Holmesglen Institute TAFE is fulfilling as you're directly contributing to the education and skill development of students.
    The challengesBureaucratic Processes: While the organization is well-structured, some processes can be quite bureaucratic, which may slow down decision-making and project implementation at times. The resources can be a bit more modern.
    5.0
    Manager - Assets and Infrastructure Reporting
    Jul 2024
    Chadstone VIC 3148current employee
    I finally feel like I'm in a place I belong and can see myself wanting to stay and make an impact.
    The good thingsThe whole onboarding process was much better than expected. Management support has been great and staff in general are great people who are happy to help.
    The challengesStarting at a base level for data is difficult however this also opens up possibilities to control how things are being captured and working with great staff to build it up.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Administration Officer
    Jun 2024
    Chadstone VIC 3148Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    The job offers a good starting point, but be ready to tackle on a lot of workload as an administrative officer.
    The good thingsThe people at Holmesglen are really nice and friendly. When I first started working at the institute, I learnt a lot from them. Some of the management here are also helpful and inviting.
    The challengesThe work here does get overwhelming with a lot of things to do, especially when we are short staffed.
    4.0
    Trainer and Assessor
    May 2024
    Chadstone VIC 3148
    Overall a good place to work some challenges but some good opportunities.
    The good thingsGood team environment, good opportunities to progress
    The challengesLarge workload, a lot of time spent out of hours completing work.
    2.0
    Transitional Education teacher
    Mar 2024
    Chadstone VIC 3148Less than 1 year in the role
    An optimistic start in the VET sector, let down by lack of systems and support.
    The good thingsLocation, some supportive colleagues.
    The challengesOverworked and overstretched EM, therefore lack of leadership. Toxic, unsupportive long term staff, head of department ill equipped with management skills.
    4.0
    Head of Civil, Industrial and Safety
    Dec 2023
    Oakleigh VIC 3166Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Holmesglen offers great opportunities for employees to make a difference in the lives of people who come to learn
    The good thingsgreat facility, government support, good people and intelligent leadership
    The challengesquite bureaucratic and with some complex systems
    1.0
    Maintenance Officer
    Oct 2023
    Chadstone VIC 3148
    Horrible
    The good thingsFree staff parking, uniform and staff facilities
    The challengesPoor management, all so going through a restructure and wasting time and money with no outcomes. Once you give notice and force to resigned the Excuticves keep your entitlements and eat it and say its profit .
    5.0
    HR Administrative Officer - Employment & Talent Acquisition
    Sep 2023
    Chadstone VIC 3148
    A great start of professional journey with Holmesglen
    The good thingsI started working at Holmesglen Institute as a graduate, and it has been an incredible experience so far! Great place to start a career as Holmesglen’s welcoming culture and supportive team made my transition into professional enjoyable. I appreciate the opportunities for growth and development and the mentorship I have received here has been invaluable. I look forward to continuing working and learning along with a friendly and supportive team!
    The challengesHave not experienced any difficulties with the organisation.
    5.0
    Education Manager - Transnational Programs
    Sep 2023
    Chadstone VIC 3148Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Probably in the right place.
    The good thingsI just started at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE and this is just the 4th Week. I had an excellent onboarding experience from the initial call to my application and through to the interview, appointment, induction and I am feeling settled now. It looks like a relaxed environment to work with. The management and the people around are all helpful and supportive. People might think, it is too early to provide a positive review within one month of taking this role, but my review also includes the 4 plus years of experience I had with the other TAFE before joining Holmesglen TAFE.
    The challengesYet to be faced but definitely manageable because of the supportive environment and with the helpful people around.
    5.0
    Assistant Project Manager Graduate
    Feb 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Holmesglen gave me the opportunity to lay the foundations of an experienced & ethically sound project management career.
    The good thingsI acted as the project lead on the relocation of a six story building in Melbourne CBD. In my first year as a graduate I took on a leadership role & learned hands on how to delegate & priorities tasks, such as supervising subcontractors & removalists while auditing thousands of items. Having to assess task priority & make judgements on the spot were crucial to that projects scope. Unexpected issues presented themselves sometimes daily, I relied on brainstorming, problem solving & calling my mentor multiple times a day to run ideas & options past him before I started to trust myself to make the right choice. Holmesglen enabled my development, presenting opportunities that would set the foundation of my future career path.
    The challengesThe difficulties I faced were minimal in my personal experience, mostly being apart of my growth & development. Each experience only presented me with a deeper understanding of how I could approach challenges in the work environment & act with integrity.
    4.0
    Support department
    Jun 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A great place making a difference to many people's lives.
    The good thingsA purpose driven and caring culture among staff, but as you can see Holmesglen is a large place with many departments and faculties and sub cultures do exist.
    The challengesThe environment means money is always tight which presents challenges
    1.0
    Head of Department
    Jan 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Horrific
    The good thingsNot much was good about working there except the relationships I built with some of the people
    The challengespoor management, poor processes, lack of strategic intent
    8 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Teacher
    Mar 2020
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Challenging and stressful
    The good thingsTeaching is very rewarding and the students make it enjoyable.
    The challengesThe management are not interested in the well being of staff; there is poor communication; high workloads and little support. There is a high expectation to do a lot of work outside of work hours.
    8 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Hospitality Trainer and Assessor
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Thoroughly enjoyed my time at Holmesglen and wouldn't hesitate in working there again.
    The good thingsThe team environment, professionalism and skillful chefs, trainers and assessors.
    The challengesCovering classes when a teacher is unwell or has other duties whuch raje priority.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Food and Beverage Supervisor
    Mar 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Traumatise over wrongdoing by superior
    The good thingsWork Environment. Enjoy consumer that come over.
    The challengesThe challenges were facing co-worker with a very low understanding of diversity.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Accounts Payable Officer
    Mar 2020
    Happiness.
    The good thingsThe team in the finance department. The opportunity to learn new systems and processes.
    The challengesSpeed. I’d rather be methodical and accurate, but with practice I’m getting quicker.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Administration Role
    Mar 2020
    current employee
    I feel like I am just a number. I work hard, but my job changes at the whim of management, who make decisions without consulting anyone.
    The good thingsMy colleagues are good to work with.
    The challengesThe systems are cumbersome, and the registration process is very long winded. Management don’t care about their staff.
    3 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Administration Officer
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    It has been fun meeting new people and made new friends.
    The good thingsWork/life balance is good.
    The challengesManagement doesn’t know what they are doing and some of them have been there too long
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Course Coordinator
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Stressful
    The good thingsThe admin officers are very friendly and devoted
    The challengesNo support from management, lack of training and no communication
    3.0
    Administration
    Jan 2020
    Great Learning experience, however little support and staffing shortages due to funding to different areas, a hard slog.
    The good thingsCreated great working relationships and was provided with excellent assistance from OH&S with regard to work environment/
    The challengesManagement and arrogance. Placing students into positions that have had not real world experience within corporate environments with regard to administration of a business. The Corporate environment is a great learning platform and many organisation are much more prepared.
    1.0
    Teacher
    Dec 2019
    Horrible, wouldn't recommend this place to teachers or students.
    The good thingsThe other teachers for the most part were good as was admin. The students were terrific, very forgiving of a hot mess of a school.
    The challengesThe management have no idea what's going on. When things collapse they waltz in and scold everyone like children. Basic systems and processes are missing. You're told content is there ready to go but it isn't. What is there is very poor quality. They don't invest in learning designers, the ones that are there don't interact with teachers. Overall very disorganized, reactive, stressful workplace. Don't work there.
    4 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Educator
    Dec 2019
    Looks good from afar, but far from good
    The good thingsThe people I work with, changing student's lives
    The challengesHR is useless! Don't bother trying to improve things or have any reliance on 'good will'
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Teacher
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    It is overrated,and would not recommend any body to become a teacher
    The good thingsMy work colleague and the students that we train
    The challengesAll the paper work that is required, it is ridiculous
    1.0
    Kitchen hand
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    They take my confident away.
    The good thingsThere is no good things.
    The challengesI told manager how to improve the quality of work.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Senior Educator
    Nov 2019
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Loved the students but management was clueless
    The good thingsYour peers and the students
    The challengesBad management Inequality, due to bad management Unsupported
    1 person found this helpful
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