education & training manager.

• Salary 110K - 130K + salary Packaging + 5 weeks of leave (17.5% leave loading)
• ASAP start

Join a leading Aboriginal Corporation dedicated to bridging the gap between worldviews while improving the health, quality of life, and economic wellbeing of First Nations peoples. As a key member of the Community Services division, you will provide the strategic leadership and operational oversight necessary to manage a high-performing Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

About your next role

As the Education & Training Manager, you will translate high-level board strategy into operational outcomes across all education and training initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the RTO, VET in Schools programs, Remote University Study Hubs, and the Indigenous Skills Employment Program.
• Ensuring full compliance with ASQA, the VET Quality Framework, and all funding obligations.
• Identifying and securing new funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships to expand accredited and non-accredited program revenue.
• Recruiting, mentoring, and managing a multidisciplinary team of educators and administrative staff to foster a high-performance culture.
• Building and maintaining culturally respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, government agencies, and industry experts.
• Focusing on tailored support to ensure learners achieve career-oriented goals and maintain high program completion rates.

What you will need to bring

• Extensive experience managing an RTO, including compliance, training delivery, audits, and staff performance.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, with the ability to build trust in remote and culturally diverse settings.
• The ability to translate organisational goals into effective training strategies and long-term development plans.
• Proven track record in budgeting, business planning, and managing government-funded training contracts.
• High-level competence in Microsoft Office Suite and RTO-specific data management.

Mandatory Requirements

• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or its successor).
• Ability to successfully complete an ASQA Fit and Proper Person Declaration.
• Willingness to travel to remote communities via vehicle (unsealed roads) or light aircraft.
• Desired: Graduate Certificate in Learning or Diploma in Training Design & Development.

What you will get in return

• Salary packaging options to boost your income
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
• Free parking at our Darwin office
• Professional development opportunities and unique travel experiences

Next Steps

If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, apply now with a current resume. For more information or a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact Suri on surinder.singh@randstad.com.au or on 08 8923 4300

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.