RTO Manager - Catholic Education Services, Cairns

About the role

Catholic Education Services in the Diocese of Cairns is recruiting an RTO Manager to lead its Centralised Registered Training Organisation. The role provides strategic and operational leadership so that high-quality, compliant and sustainable vocational education and training is delivered across approved school delivery sites. It starts on Thursday 7 January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Lead RTO governance, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Work with school leaders, VET personnel, trainers and assessors, industry and tertiary providers
• Build workforce capability and strengthen VET, careers education and senior pathways to support student outcomes

Required profile

• A minimum of five years' relevant experience in vocational education and training
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing RTO operations, compliance, quality assurance, audit and self-assurance systems
• Experience in multi-site stakeholder engagement, careers and pathways collaboration, change implementation and capability building
• Current Working with Children Blue Card or eligibility to obtain one, and a current driver's licence
• Commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education and to child safety

Required skills

• Knowledge of the national VET system, including the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, VET Quality Framework, training packages, the Australian Qualifications Framework and QCAA regulatory processes
• High-level organisational, analytical, data-management and written communication skills

What we offer

• Salary classification Catholic Education Office Level 9, $162,495 - $180,548 FTE gross per annum
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading (on 4 weeks only)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contributions
• Long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 weeks' paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport membership

To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter outlining relevant experience, skills and suitability; applications close on Friday 20 November 2026.