Operations & Compliance Manager - Al & Rto

Operations & Compliance Manager - AL & RTO

Drive smooth operations and ensure RTO compliance in a role that shapes the future of adult learning.

Join Gowrie Victoria, a not-for-profit leader in early learning for over 85 years, and take a pivotal role in shaping adult learning programs while maintaining RTO compliance and success. This hands-on role will leverage your expertise in daily operations and regulatory compliance to influence program success and the growth of early childhood educators.

Our strength is our culture, built on genuine curiosity. We encourage our people to ask questions, be reflective, and bring their authentic selves to work. This fosters continuous learning, improvement, and achievement of our shared purpose - championing excellence in early learning.

About the Role

You will oversee the operational aspects of adult learning programs, managing data, reporting, and system administration to ensure smooth functioning of administrative, financial, and learner systems. You will also be responsible for managing RTO compliance, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures to meet all regulatory requirements, and supporting audits and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage operational tasks, learner systems, and reporting to support program delivery.
• Ensure compliance with ASQA Standards, VET Quality Framework, Skills First contracts, and Victorian VET Student Statistical Collection Guidelines.
• Implement and refine policies and procedures to meet regulatory obligations.
• Support audits, regulatory reporting, and system updates.

Your work will directly support high-quality accredited programs and contribute to the success of students and the broader team. This role offers flexibility, allowing full-time or part-time work with remote working options.

About You

• You will have proven experience in an RTO, with strong knowledge of ASQA Standards, VET Quality Framework, and funding contract management (e.g., Skills First).
• You demonstrate the ability to implement and monitor compliance policies and procedures effectively.
• You possess strong operational knowledge of RTO systems (e.g., SVTS, Epsilon, ADMs, VETtrak) and experience managing administrative, financial, and data systems efficiently.
• You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

Does this sound like the place for you?

For more information, click on Apply to be directed to Gowrie's Careers Hub, where you can learn more about working with passionate learning professionals, view the PD Operations & Compliance Manager - Adult Learning, and submit your interest.

Please include a brief cover letter explaining how you meet the Key Selection Criteria.

Gowrie Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and a child-safe organization.

You must have the legal right to work in Australia, pass a Working With Children Check, and a National Police Check.

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For over 85 years, Gowrie Victoria has been a leader in high-quality early learning.

We're a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organization with a reputation for excellence in early childhood education and care at our six Melbourne-based early learning services.

Generations of teachers and educators have developed their practice with Gowrie. We offer accredited training, traineeships, and a range of mentoring and coaching programs for EC professionals across Victoria.

Our staff engagement levels are in the top 10% for care-based organizations, with 80% of our team rating Gowrie Victoria as a great place to work.

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