Registered Training Organisation Manager
Date: 6 Nov 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
The Learning, Teaching and Curriculum team plays a pivotal role in advancing educational excellence within Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE). The team leverages data and research-informed insights to provide policy and guiding direction to support schools in nurturing student learning and wellbeing. Through advice, resourcing, and professional learning, the team enables schools to engage in action and agency towards excellence and equity for all learners, whilst maintaining legislative and system learning and teaching requirements.
Summary
As the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools, ensuring compliance with Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) standards, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. This role is instrumental in enhancing learner outcomes and driving program growth and quality within our secondary schools.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working arrangements available
- Status: Permanent (continuing) | Commencing November 2025 – negotiable
- Salary: $155,351 - $172,606 plus super
- Ad Close date: 17 November 2025
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Lead school-based RTO managers in delivering strategic objectives and providing expert advice to enhance organisational efficiency and outcomes
- Develop, implement, and review strategic processes and procedures—including risk planning, contingency, and change management—to achieve organisational goals
- Undertake advanced analysis and provide data-driven insights to support direction, policy, and effective processes
- Ensure technical solutions and program delivery meet government and industry standards (Australian VET system, National Skills Framework, AQF, VQF)
- Optimise long-term organisational and service delivery outcomes for stakeholders by effectively managing resources, setting expectations, and creating frameworks
- Provide specialist advice, technical leadership, and best practice development, while consulting, collaborating, and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders
- Plan workforce needs and future requirements for schools, and lead professional development programs for all RTO employees
- Oversee financial allocation and optimise the revenue earning potential of the RTO
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Undertaking the development and review of strategic processes
- Being responsible for the implementation and delivery of strategic objectives and attainment
- Prior experience coordinating VET programs within an RTO environment
- Identifying function area needs for now and the future
- Stakeholder engagement across an organisation at a Senior level
- Collaborating with teams across different function areas
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
- Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or previous experience in a similar position (highly regarded but not essential)
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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