RTO Manager

Lead the revival of a purpose-driven RTO and shape the future of Aboriginal health workforce training across WA

• Earn a competitive salary of $115,000 to $128,000 PLUS Super!
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• Access 13 weeks Long Service Leave after just 7 years of service!
• Generous Salary Packaging options & 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible Work Arrangements to support work-life balance
• Access to EAP, Discounted Gym Membership, Wellbeing initiatives and MORE!

About the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body representing 24 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across the state.

Guided by an Aboriginal Board of Directors, AHCWA exists to strengthen culturally secure, holistic primary healthcare. It supports its Members through advocacy, workforce development, sector leadership, and capacity building.

Everything AHCWA does is grounded in Aboriginal leadership, self-determination, and improving outcomes for communities across Western Australia.

As part of its growth under the National Skills Agreement, AHCWA is now investing in something significant. The organisation is bringing its Registered Training Organisation back to life with a clear focus on building a workforce that supports better health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

To learn more, visit: www.ahcwa.org.au

Ready to Build Something That Matters

This is an opportunity to step into an RTO at a defining moment in its journey.

Right now, it exists as a shell. What it becomes next is YOURS to shape.

As the RTO Manager, you will lead the reactivation of AHCWA’s RTO, shaping how it operates, what it delivers, and how it supports the Aboriginal health workforce across Western Australia. You will help define not just how the RTO runs, but what it becomes.

You will review existing systems, rebuild what is needed, and work closely with the sector to ensure the RTO delivers training that is relevant, complementary, and genuinely impactful. This includes supporting employment pathways, strengthening workforce capability, and contributing to culturally safe healthcare outcomes in communities.

You will also play an active role in a growing Community of Practice, working alongside Aboriginal RTOs across Western Australia and nationally to share knowledge, resources, and approaches.

Based in Highgate, WA and reporting to the Executive Manager Workforce Development and Training, you will operate in a lean and evolving team environment. You will be supported by an engaged leadership team and a strong network across the sector, but success in this role will come from your ability to take ownership, show initiative, and move work forward.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the reactivation and day-to-day operations of AHCWA’s RTO in line with the Standards for RTOs 2025
• Reviewing and strengthening compliance systems, training products, and operational frameworks
• Overseeing Training and Assessment Strategies, validation processes, and assessment practices
• Driving audit readiness, governance, and continuous improvement
• Engaging with Member Services to understand workforce needs and shape training delivery
• Building strong relationships across Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations, RTOs, TAFE, and sector partners
• Managing student systems, reporting, and data processes, including AVETMISS
• Leading and growing a small RTO team while contributing hands-on where needed

To read the full position description, please click here

Are You the One?

This role is suited to someone who understands how an RTO operates and is ready to take full ownership of one.

To qualify, you will need demonstrated experience in RTO environments and a strong understanding of the Standards for RTOs 2025. You will bring several years of experience across compliance, audits, and training operations, along with the confidence to operate within regulated environments.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience developing and managing Training and Assessment Strategies, validation processes, and assessment systems
• Strong understanding of RTO governance, reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working within or alongside ASQA, TAC, or similar environments
• Ability to build relationships across government, RTOs, and community-controlled organisations
• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Experience within Aboriginal Community Controlled or similar sectors

Beyond experience, this role is about how you work.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Take initiative and are comfortable working without constant direction
• Enjoy being hands-on and stepping into the detail when required
• Can balance strategic thinking with getting things done day to day
• Build trust and relationships naturally across diverse stakeholders
• Bring genuine cultural awareness and engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities

You will enjoy this role if you are motivated by environments where structure is still evolving and where progress comes from taking action, not waiting for direction.

If you have been leading key aspects of an RTO and are ready to step into full ownership, this is an opportunity to take that next step.

Why You Will Love Working Here

AHCWA offers a competitive salary of $115,000 to $128,000 PLUS Super, along with a strong range of benefits, including:

• Relocation Assistance available for the right candidate
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after just 7 years of service!
• Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Up to 10 days Study Leave per year
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Gym Membership and other Health and Well-being Initiatives
• Up to 2 days Volunteer Leave per year
• Supportive and Purpose-driven environment
• Paid 2-week Christmas Closure
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day

You will also have the opportunity to travel across Western Australia to engage with Aboriginal RTOs and communities, gaining firsthand insight into how training is delivered across diverse regions.

Build Something That Will Last

This is an opportunity to take your RTO expertise and apply it in a way that creates lasting impact.

If you are ready to take ownership, build with purpose, and contribute to something bigger than business as usual, we would love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW and be part of something that truly makes a difference!

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About the Organisation

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in Western Australia. We exist to support and act on behalf of our 24 Member ACCHS throughout WA, actively responding to their individual and collective needs.

Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent all regions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote and strengthen the ACCHS’ Model of Care; a model that is built around the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services.

AHCWA is a community organisation that focusses on making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. We work together as a team; to respect and understand the social and cultural needs; to network; to provide support; to advocate; to influence policy; to monitor performance; and to build work capacity to help improve and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.