Regional Manager (Vocational Education)

Indie College is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised training. 

Indie College supports young people and adults to re-engage back into education who may have disengaged or are impacted by a variety of personal or health circumstances. We explore individual goals related to pathways back into school, employment or further accredited training, whilst assisting the development of Language, Literacy and numeracy skills and building confidence.

Indie courses are delivered in either one-on-one, small or large group settings.

Check out our website (https://indiecollege.edu.au/) for more information on the qualifications Indie delivers.

Indie College Victoria is seeking a full time Regional Manager (Vocational Education), based at Mildura, Shepparton or Bendigo, to support the delivery of our alternative Education Programs in Western Victoria.

Indie College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that provides alternative accredited education and training to support both youth and adults re-engage into education and training. In partnership with Indie School we offer alternative educational programs supporting a mixed cohort including disengaged youth, adults with low literacy and numeracy skills and people with a disability. We strive to develop literacy and numeracy skills, build confidence, support goal setting and develop sustainable employability skills.   

Regional Managers must, hold a current Australian Driver’s License and own a reliable vehicle, hold current qualifications equal to or above the qualification being delivered or be willing to obtain these qualifications, as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) including LLN units.

Core Workplace Objectives

• Ensure continued compliance against standard operating procedures.
• Manage, support and train staff within location/s.
• Build and maintain key stakeholder networks and relationship

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the allocated off-site locations.
• Oversee the compliance against standard operating procedures across all areas.
• Investigate market and recruit for approval new locations
• Provide monthly Board of Director Reports to Executive Management
• Provide solutions and implement efficiencies
• Contribute towards Indie Education's strategic objectives.
• Set up new location (when requested) and establish relationships with local networks.
• Monitor location budgets including monitoring student numbers and staff ratios against allocated contract numbers.
• Ensure rectification of internal audit reports.
• Promote a positive team culture and learning environment for students that aligns with company vision, mission and uniting values.
• Manager and resolve conflict.

For this position with our company, applicants must:

• Be willing to undertake regular travel – including interstate locations.
• Experience in Vocational Education and training along with previous management experience will be crucial to your ongoing success in this role.
• Demonstrated experience in Vocational Education and training including a working knowledge of Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and National Vet Regulator (NVR) Standards.
• Ability to develop, plan, implement and manage multiple projects
• Have strong interpersonal skills;
• Have the ability to work as part of a strong team.
• Be highly organised and have strong attention to detail;
• Have experience and/or demonstrated ability in working with youth;
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Have strong written and oral communication skills;

For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide:

• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Annual National Police Checks
• Working with Children’s Check
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or upgrade (if required)

Benefits of Indie:  

• Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia
• Uniform provided
• Annual paid professional development and training with support and sufficient study time during work hours provided
• 15 days paid personal leave
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program
• Locations all around Australia

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 8.30 am to 4.36 pm.
• Christmas Closure period (Dec/Jan,10 A/L days)

Remuneration:

• $102,692/annum plus superannuation
• A Discretionary Motor vehicle is offered with this position 
• A company phone and laptop is provided with this position 
• Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia.

To apply, please submit a current Resume along with a cover letter. Applications close on the 26 February 2024. All applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date.

If you have any questions about this role please contact Natalie Green, Executive Manager via email (*************@indie.edu.au)