RTO Manager

Starting Date: Immediately
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025

About Fairbridge College Pinjarra

Fairbridge College, operated by Fairbridge WA, is a unique multi-campus independent school dedicated to helping young individuals unlock their potential. Our mission is to foster self-assurance, resilience, and a growth mindset in our students, preparing them to become positive change-makers in their communities.

At our Pinjarra campus, we offer a practical, hands-on curriculum that meets the diverse needs of each student. Our staff are committed to working together to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive.

The RTO Manager leads the operational, compliance, and strategic functions of Fairbridge's Registered Training Organisation, ensuring the effective delivery of nationally recognised training in accordance with the Standards for RTOs 2025 and relevant state and federal frameworks. This role provides direct leadership to the VET Coordinator and Compliance Officer, and is responsible for managing audit readiness, data quality, funding compliance, and internal capability building. The RTO Manager works in partnership with the CEO, Campus Principals, and external regulators to ensure that vocational programs are industry-relevant, learner-centred, and quality-assured. This position plays a key role in maintaining registration standards, coordinating continuous improvement processes, and aligning RTO operations with broader organisational and educational priorities.

• Ensure full RTO compliance with Standards for RTOs 2025, maintaining up-to-date policies, procedures, and continuous improvement records.
• Lead internal audits and reviews, including random checks of delivery, data, and documentation; support external audits and corrective actions.
• Oversee daily RTO operations including staff supervision, course coordination, assessment validation, and timetabling.
• Align RTO strategy with organisational goals, contribute to governance reporting, and manage regulatory and funding data submissions.
• Engage with external bodies such as TAC, ASQA, and industry; manage MOUs and ensure effective stakeholder communication.
• Monitor enrolments, AVETMISS data, student progress, complaints, and assessment records; support improvements to student resources and satisfaction.
• Feedback-driven improvement: Ensuring the implementation of changes from stakeholder and student feedback.

• Proven experience in managing RTO operations
• Strong understanding of TAC/ASQA compliance standards
• Postgraduate qualifications in education or compliance
• Excellent planning, communication, and staff leadership skills
• Experience managing data systems (AVETMISS, LMS, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, autonomy, and document management
• Experience in school-based VET programs or multi-campus delivery
• Working with Children Check (current)
• National Police Clearance (current)

• Be part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a difference.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment focused on well-being and growth.

Fairbridge College is a child-safe employer, dedicated to the welfare and protection of children. All employees and volunteers must comply with our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to provide a National Police Clearance and Working with Children's Check.

Please send your latest Resume, Cover Letter, and contact details for 3 referees to: https://fairbridge.asn.au/job/rto-manager/

Fairbridge WA reserves the right to appoint to any of these positions prior to the closing date for applications.