• Management - Vocational (Education & Training)
• Full time
• $140,000 – $145,000 per year

As the Director, VACCHO’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the efficient and effective functioning of operational processes. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimise our RTO's operations, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance with regulatory standards. With a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality education and training programs that develop highly skilled employees within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health and Wellbeing sector in Victoria.

Benefits

• Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
• Access to generous Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements and leave loading.
• Access to additional leave entitlements including cultural leave, purchased leave and bonus Christmas leave if employed at VACCHO into the following year.
• Organisational early finish Fridays and flexible working arrangements considered.
• Work in inner-city Collingwood with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the RTO's processes.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the RTO, including resource allocation, scheduling, reporting, new grant / funding submissions and risk management.
• Oversee the design, marketing, promotion, commencement, delivery, and quality of the courses delivered by VACCHO RTO.
• Develop strategy to grow the RTO student numbers.
• In conjunction with Executive Director, support the organisation's fiscal activities, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, including those pertaining to Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Skills First contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for program improvement and innovation.

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and staff management including responsibility for effective service delivery, staff capacity building, and creating and maintaining an effective and highly motivated team.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality framework and regulatory requirements, including Victorian and Federal Funding Programs and contractual requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational strategies that drive organisational success.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience leading and motivating teams to achieve objectives.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality improvement.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Microsoft applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project Management) combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Proven track record of driving organisational change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work we do.
• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or higher.

Highly Regarded

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and commitment to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and health.
• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal peoples, Communities, and organisations, in a culturally safe, and appropriate, manner.
• Demonstrated understanding of LGBTQIASB+ issues and experience with LGBTQIASB+ people via professional engagement, employment or lived experience.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and ethical conduct in all professional interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and always remain impartial.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as an effective team member, promoting cooperation and commitment to achieve goals.
• A flexible approach, with strong organisational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively manage time and workload, prioritise tasks, and meet changing circumstances, competing demands, interruptions, and deadlines

Key selection criteria specific to the role

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience relevant to this role as described.

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role including requesting the full position description, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Director - VACCHO RTO enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Other employment related information

Employment is subject to satisfactory and ongoing police records check (international where relevant) and Working with Children Check.

About Us

We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

Visit us here for more info: https://www.vaccho.org.au/

VACCHO is committed to welcoming and embracing the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.

We believe in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included.

About Salary Packaging

As a Public Benevolent Institute (PBI), we are able to offer generous tax concessions to our staff. For further information, please click here.

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