Head of Workforce Training Innovation and Excellence (HLT/SIS)

About the role

The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is recruiting a Head of Workforce Training Innovation and Excellence for its Health (HLT) and Sport, Fitness and Recreation (SIS) training streams within its Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and the Aboriginal Health College. The role provides strategic and operational leadership over quality training delivery, assessment, learner progression and compliance with ASQA requirements, while driving trainer development and culturally responsive training models.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of HLT and SIS qualifications, skill sets and workforce development programs, including scheduling, staffing and resource management.
• Lead, supervise and support WTIE Leads, SME Educators and other training staff, coordinating workloads and professional development.
• Ensure training and assessment meet regulatory and quality standards, implement Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS) and oversee validation, moderation, assessment and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• Monitor learner attendance, participation, progression and completion, identify learners needing support and promote culturally safe engagement and retention.
• Oversee work placement planning and supervision, and maintain relationships with placement providers, employers and community partners.
• Lead trainer and assessor development through mentoring and coaching, and use stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Report on learner outcomes, delivery performance and quality assurance, and support audit readiness.

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications in vocational education and training, health, community services, sport and recreation, education management or a related discipline, or equivalent senior leadership experience.
• Experience leading VET delivery teams and training operations.
• Proven experience implementing TAS, validation activities and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in an ASQA-regulated RTO environment.
• Current trainer and assessor credentials where teaching, assessing, validating or approving RPL is part of the role.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of VET legislation, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of assessment integrity, learner support and quality assurance.
• Leadership, coaching and team management skills.
• Communication, reporting and organisational skills, and ability to use data to improve outcomes.
• Commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and culturally safe practice.

Candidates apply online by submitting a CV and cover letter.