RTO Compliance Officer

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: $77,183.80 - $87,474.98 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The RTO Compliance Officer supports the RTO Manager and Executive Manager Workforce Development and Training to ensure AHCWA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO) meets all requirements, maintains audit readiness, and operates in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2025 (Standards for RTOs 2025).

This newly created role exists due to new National Skills Agreement (NSA) program funding and plays a central part in building the foundations of a high-performing, culturally grounded RTO that strengthens the capability and training pathways of the WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) sector.

This role will:

• Support the RTO Manager to maintain full compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2025;
• Develop, review and maintain Training and Assessment Strategies, assessment tools, learning resources and compliance documentation;
• Assist with validation, moderation, version control, training product currency and continuous improvement processes;
• Contribute to internal audit preparation, evidence collection, file reviews and rectification tasks;
• Maintain accurate student records, training data, reporting and RTO registers;
• Prepare compliance reports, evidence tables and documentation for Training Accreditation Council (TAC), funding bodies and internal stakeholders;
• Support training operations, including scheduling, logistics, administration and learner support; and
• Build effective relationships across Member Services, training providers, TAC, Aboriginal Community Controlled (ACC) and First Nations Owned (FNO) RTOs and the broader Workforce Development and Training Work Group.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Experience in RTO compliance, administration or VET sector operations;
• A strong understanding of the Standards for RTOs 2025;
• Experience supporting audits, validation or assessment processes;
• Ability to maintain accurate compliance systems, records and documentation;
• High-level organisation, attention to detail and time-management capability;
• Strong written communication skills and confidence in developing compliance documentation;
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and student management systems;
• Ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships across government, RTOs, education and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs); and
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by their community; and
• Has experience with Moodle (Lingel Learning) and/or Wisenet SMS.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $77,183.80 - $87,474.98 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take-home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family-friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years’ service
• Paid two-week Annual Christmas Closure

Applications close 5.00pm, Sunday, 11 January 2026

All submissions must be received by the nominated closing date. In fairness to all applicants, late applications cannot be considered unless prior consent has been received under restricted circumstances.

Applications received may be considered for other suitable positions within the organisation.

Please note the AHCWA Office will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period; Monday, 22 December 2025 – Friday, 2 January 2026 inclusive. Any enquiries received during this time will be responded to on our return.

For further information about this position, please call the People and Culture Team on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.