VET and RTO Manager

About Us

The Industry School, formerly the AITC, is unlike any other senior school. We're for young people who seek a deliberately different educational experience. An industry-driven one. For those who want to learn in the classroom, within workplaces, and on the job. We're for those young people who seek to start building real-world strengths and skills now, not only in the future.

Providing a unique two-to-three-year program for young people in Years 10 to 12 we aim to seamlessly blend senior education and vocational training to engage young people in purposeful learning experiences with real-world industry relevance.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Quality (Education) the key VET and RTO Manager role leads the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and compliant Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs across our schools.

Based in our Brisbane Head Office this role oversees daily RTO operations, ensuring strong learning outcomes, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth aligned with industry and organisational priorities to six Southeast Queensland schools and beyond.

Key Outcomes

• Provide support to school-based teams by building capability, offering expert guidance, and managing compliance, reporting, credentialing, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory obligations, while promoting consistent, future-focused VET delivery.
• Engage with industry and government stakeholders to maintain program relevance and quality.
• Use data and internal audits to drive performance monitoring and continuous enhancement to support student success and workforce readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage RTO quality, compliance, review, and reporting processes across The Industry School.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and standards impacting Vocational Education and Training (VET) and senior secondary education.
• Ensure The Industry School's quality assurance and reporting systems meet both state and national requirements including required auditing processes.
• Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to deliver quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate the professional development, mentoring, and vocational competency of VET teachers through the VET Community of Practice.
• Coordinate the annual Learner Voice through Quality Indicator reporting, ensuring insights are used to enhance learning experiences and service delivery.
• Revise and update content in the Learning Management System (LMS), develop new content in the LMS, and ensure existing content meets the requirements of any updated training packages.
• Work collaboratively with the Education Quality team to extend the scope of the RTO as required

Values and Benefits

Our values play a critical role in cultivating culture. They set the standards for how we behave, interact with others, make decisions, and choose to act. They are:

• Think progressively
• Take courageous action
• Achieve inspiring outcomes
• Demonstrate genuine care
• Contribute authentically
• Succeed collectively

We value and recognise our people through a range of benefits including superannuation matching after a qualifying period, access to corporate rate health insurance, salary packaging, staff discounts through PerkBox, Employee Assistance Programs, Professional Development, and the opportunity to participate in community-based activities in Australia and Cambodia to name a few.

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or higher, or TAE40110 including TAEASS502 and TAELLN411)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior secondary education role with responsibility for compliance or quality assurance
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of ASQA requirements and the VET Quality Framework.
• Experience using a Student Management System (SMS) and Learning Management System (LMS), and familiarity with the QCAA Portal.
• Experience in developing effective and engaging content in a LMS appropriate to the requirements of secondary school students.
• Experience with interpreting legislation, standards, and applying to the education context.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Valid driver licence and right to work in Australia.
• Ability to demonstrate The Industry School values.

Desirable

• Bachelor or postgraduate qualifications in business, secondary education, educational leadership, or related field.

To Apply

If this role has sparked your interest, please Apply Now

Applications close 5pm Thursday 3 July 2025

Please note: Interviewing may commence prior to the closing date on receipt of application. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as practicable.

For further information or a copy of the Position Description, please contact Jess Van Rooyen, Talent Partner [email protected]

The Industry School is committed to safe and supportive work practices. Candidates will be subject to relevant checks such as teacher registration check, Blue Card, referee and police checks, identification verification, and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.