RTO Manager

Hays is partnering with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced RTO Manager to lead the operational management of its Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This is an excellent leadership opportunity for a compliance focused training professional who is passionate about delivering high quality learning outcomes and driving continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Executive Manager Workforce Development, you will oversee all aspects of RTO operations, ensuring compliance with the Standards for RTOs, contractual obligations and funding requirements, while leading strategic initiatives that support organisational growth, workforce capability and training excellence.

Your New Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall management and strategic direction of the Registered Training Organisation (RTO), ensuring compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2025 and all regulatory, funding and quality requirements.
• Oversee the development, delivery and continuous improvement of accredited and non-accredited training programs, including Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS), validation, assessment and learner support processes.
• Drive quality assurance, governance, risk management and audit readiness activities, ensuring robust systems, reporting, data integrity and continuous improvement practices are maintained.
• Manage student administration, training operations, resources, budgets, contracts and reporting obligations to support effective and compliant service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Community Controlled organisations, education providers, government agencies and key stakeholders to strengthen workforce development initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team while fostering a positive, collaborative and culturally safe workplace culture.
• Identify opportunities for growth, collaboration and innovation to enhance training outcomes and support long-term workforce capability across the sector.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing a Registered Training Organisation.
• Strong knowledge of the Standards for RTOs 2025 and vocational education compliance requirements.
• Experience managing Training and Assessment Strategies, validation processes and training resource development.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, funding contracts and reporting obligations.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience building relationships across government, education, community and training sectors.

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

What You'll Get in Return

• Opportunity to lead a well-established RTO and make a meaningful impact on workforce development outcomes.
• Influence strategic training and workforce initiatives across Western Australia.
• Work within a values-driven organisation committed to community outcomes.
• Lead a collaborative team and contribute to long-term sector capability building.
• Attractive salary package and employee benefits.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're an experienced RTO professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Hays Human Resources team in Perth for a confidential discussion.