Manager - Skills Centre Operations

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Vocational Education and Training Delivered to

Secondary Students

Job title Manager - Skills Centre Operations Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 21/12/2025 to 17/12/2027

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 45867 RTF Closing 12/10/2025

Contact officer Laura Ryan, Director on or

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QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

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Primary objective

The Skills Centre Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Juno Skills Centre, ensuring the

smooth delivery of programs, and maintaining a high level of service quality. The role involves managing staff, coordinating resources,

optimising processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Juno

Skills Centre operations.

Context statement

The Juno Skills Centre is a 250-hectare training facility based 10km east of Tennant Creek. Juno Skills Centre is an operational farm set

up to simulate real agricultural operations, such as livestock management and agrifood production. Juno Skills Centre has appropriate

facilities to host the delivery of vocational education and training programs in various industry fields as well as providing other educational

and research opportunities for students in tropical agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture. The Juno Skills Centre has residential blocks

for students, staff and visitor accommodation facilities available

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop and implement standardised systems, policies, and procedures to guide staff in identifying best practices and driving

continuous improvement for vocational education and training programs.

2. Encourage and facilitate collaborative engagement among stakeholders, spanning diverse industry sectors and trades.

3. Oversee the operation, maintenance, and improvement of centre facilities, managing vendor relationships and ensuring service delivery

meets quality and safety standards. Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and space utilisation to support operational needs with minimal

disruption.

1. Oversee the collection, organisation, and storage of centre data, ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.

Prepare and present regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), operational performance including budgets, and project

status, providing insights to support decision-making.

1. Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
2. Deliver non-accredited and nationally accredited training and assessment to a variety of cohorts from regional and remote locations.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrate a strong ability to manage and work effectively within teams, cultivating a positive and inclusive culture through open

communication, respect, and a commitment to collective success.

2. Knowledge of facilities management, including overseeing maintenance, vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with safety

standards and optimising the use of physical space to support operational needs.

1. Experience in managing project budgets, timelines and scope, with an ability to adapt to changes and mitigate risks.
2. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement standardised systems and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and drive

continuous improvement.

5. Proven experience in managing data collection, ensuring accuracy, compliance and providing concise reports to inform decision-

making.

Desirable

1. TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment

1. Knowledge of emerging technologies and experience in improving operational efficiency through innovative use of technology and

digital solutions.

Further information

Office-based conditions apply to this position. The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card),

driver's licence and First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.