Lead Coach

• Have a passion for working with a diverse cohort of Learners?
• Interested in supporting Learners to reengage with education and training?
• Want to work with a student-focused company that provides paid professional development and opportunities for internal promotions?
• What are you waiting for …. apply now

Indie College is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised training.

Indie College supports young people and adults to re-engage back into education who may have disengaged or are impacted by a variety of personal or health circumstances. We explore individual goals related to pathways back into school, employment or further accredited training, whilst assisting the development of Language, Literacy and numeracy skills and building confidence.

Indie courses are delivered in either one-on-one, small or large group settings.

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Indie College Wagga Wagga is seeking a full time Lead Trainer and Assessor (Lead Coach) to deliver alternative Education Programs in Wagga Wagga.

Indie College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that provides alternative accredited education and training to support both youth and adults re-engage into education and training. In partnership with Indie School we offer alternative educational programs supporting a mixed cohort including disengaged youth, adults with low literacy and numeracy skills and people with a disability. We strive to develop literacy and numeracy skills, build confidence, support goal setting and develop sustainable employability skills.

Lead Trainers and Assessors are provided with a discretionary motor vehicle, and you will need to hold a current Australian driver's licence, as well as qualifications equal to or above the qualification being delivered, including a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) including LLN units, or be willing to obtain these qualifications.

Core Workplace Objectives

• Effectively manage the day to day running of the allocated Indie College site/s.
• Provide a flexible supportive approach to teach and mentor students in small groups of up to 10 students.
• Have knowledge and understanding of, RTO standards, function of Training Packages, requirements of ASQA and VET related funding bodies.
• Have knowledge to demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training being delivered.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous compliance against standard operating procedures.
• Promote and recruit students who would benefit from the program.
• Manage, provide support and training to Coaches and lead by example.
• Conduct creative and technical development work in relation to program delivery.
• Assist with program enquiries and conduct Leaner Enrolment interviews, including Pre ACER testing and associated paperwork
• Align Leaners with suitable Coaches and facilitate the setup of small groups
• Complete aXcelerate input as required.
• Complete spot check audits on coach files and conduct coach critiques monthly.
• Meet monthly enrolment targets
• Maintain up to date Trainer and Assessor/student lists and forward plan for completions/withdrawals.
• Monitor reports including overdue outcomes, attendance, scanning and student fees.
• Audit all completed files promptly.
• Monitor Credit Card expenses for Coaches.
• Create a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Efficient management and utilisation of resources.
• Manage available coaching staff to best accommodate other programs
• Attend Company meetings, host site team meetings and produce reports and minutes for these meetings as required
• Adopt safe working practices and compliance with WH&S policies and procedures.
• Assist the Regional Manager, Business Manager and Deputy Chief Executive Officer with other duties as required.

Core Workplace Objectives

• Effectively manage the day to day running of the allocated Indie College site/s.
• Provide a flexible supportive approach to teach and mentor students in small groups of up to 10 students.
• Have knowledge and understanding of, RTO standards, function of Training Packages, requirements of ASQA and VET related funding bodies is preferred.
• Have knowledge to demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training being delivered.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous compliance against standard operating procedures.
• Promote and recruit students who would benefit from the program.
• Manage, provide support and training to Coaches and lead by example.
• Conduct creative and technical development work in relation to program delivery.
• Assist with program enquiries and conduct Leaner Enrolment interviews, including Pre ACER testing and associated paperwork.
• Align Leaners with suitable Coaches and facilitate the setup of small groups.
• Complete aXcelerate input as required.
• Complete spot check audits on coach files and conduct coach critiques monthly.
• Meet monthly enrolment targets.
• Maintain up to date Trainer and Assessor/student lists and forward plan for completions/withdrawals.
• Monitor reports including overdue outcomes, attendance, scanning and student fees.
• Audit all completed files promptly.
• Monitor Credit Card expenses for Coaches.
• Create a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Efficient management and utilisation of resources.
• Manage available coaching staff to best accommodate other programs.
• Attend Company meetings, host site team meetings and produce reports and minutes for these meetings as required.
• Adopt safe working practices and compliance with WH&S policies and procedures.
• Assist the Regional Manager, Business Manager and Deputy Chief Executive Officer with other duties as required.

For this position with our company, applicants must:

• Demonstrated experience in vocational education and training including a working knowledge of Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and National Vet Regulator (NVR) Standards is preferred.
• Have the ability to develop, plan, implement and manage multiple projects
• have strong interpersonal skills.
• have the ability to work as part of a strong team.
• be highly organised and have strong attention to detail.
• have experience and/or demonstrated ability in working with youth.
• demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• have strong written and oral communication skills.

Essential requirements to verify before commencement:

• Current Driver's license
• Annual National Police Check (completed in the 3-months prior to appointment)
• Current Working with Children's Check-in State/s of operation

Benefits of Indie:

• Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia
• Uniform provided
• Annual paid professional development and training with support and sufficient study time during work hours provided
• 15 days paid personal leave
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program
• Locations all around Australia

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 8.30 am to 4.36 pm.
• Christmas Closure period (Dec/Jan,10 A/L days)

Remuneration:

• Level 11 - $95,435 per annum plus superannuation
• Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia.

To apply, please submit a current Resume along with a cover letter.

Applications close on the 20 June 2025. All applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date.

If you have any questions about this role please contact Andrew McNaughton, Regional Manager via email (***************)