RTO Manager

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: $115,775.71 - $128,639.67 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice + mobile phone/allowance

The RTO Manager is responsible for leading all operational, compliance, quality and delivery functions of AHCWA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This newly funded role sits within the newly established Workforce Development and Training Work Group — a key component of AHCWA’s expansion under the landmark National Skills Agreement (NSA) — and represents an exciting opportunity to build a culturally safe, high-performing RTO that strengthens workforce capability across the WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) sector.

You will ensure all training and assessment functions meet the Standards for Registered Training Organisation 2025 (Standards for RTOs 2025), and contractual and sector expectations. You will lead the RTO through reactivation, future growth and ongoing continuous improvement, embedding systems that support audit readiness, quality governance and culturally grounded training delivery.

In addition, this role will:

• Lead day-to-day operations of AHCWA’s RTO to ensure the RTO meets the Standards for RTOs 2025 and Training Accreditation Council (TAC) WA requirements;
• Oversee training product lifecycle management, including Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS) development, assessment tools, validation, moderation and industry consultation;
• Ensure digital systems, student management, administration and AVETMISS/data processes support compliance and high-quality learner experiences;
• Provide leadership in quality assurance, risk management, audit preparation and continuous improvement activities;
• Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled (ACC) and First Nations Owned (FNO) RTOs, TAFE, universities and sector partners to strengthen Aboriginal workforce training pathways;
• Lead structured industry and workforce engagement to ensure training aligns with WA ACCHS sector needs;
• Manage all financial, reporting and contractual requirements relating to the RTO; and
• Recruit, mentor and support a newly created RTO team, ensuring the right people, systems and culture are in place to build a respected, culturally safe training environment.

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:

• Demonstrated experience in RTO management;
• Strong understanding of the Standards for RTOs 2025;
• Demonstrated experience managing training operations, TAS development, assessment resources and validation processes;
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and reporting;
• High-level organisational, analytical and problem-solving capability;
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to motivate staff, manage conflict and lead team-based performance;
• Ability to manage competing priorities with autonomy and initiative;
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across government, RTOs, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), training providers and Member Services;
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and the issues affecting training, workforce and health outcomes; and
• A demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively 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;
• Holds the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; and
• Has demonstrated experience in Aboriginal Community Controlled sectors.

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 $115,775.71 - $128,639.67 per annum pro rata + 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

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

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

For further information about this position, please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Officer 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.