RTO Admin and Compliance Office

Purpose

Western Autistic School provides an intensive teaching program for students with autism, in their early years of schooling. Our philosophy is to place the child at the centre of their learning and work collaboratively with the families of our students, to provide a strengths-based, student-centred education for all students who attend our school. Over 1-4 years our students develop critical foundational skills, that build a sense of self, others and the world around them, alongside working towards the Victorian Curriculum Standards. Throughout their journey the Student Support Group (SSG) develop a clear vision for the pathway of the student into a more integrated setting. 

School Values

Our school demonstrates commitment to the following values:

- Diversity

- Respect

- Learning as an ongoing process

- Sharing and growth of knowledge

- Collaboration

School Profile

The Western Autistic School is a large, vibrant and unique school in the western suburbs of Melbourne. We offer an early years program for 300+ young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Prep to Grades 3.

Our school caters to students in grades Prep- Grade 3, and synthesises an evidence base drawn from the Victorian Curriculum, Victorian Early Years Developmental Framework and contemporary research from the fields of autism and inclusive education to develop Individual Learning Programs for each student.

Key features of our program include:

• The individual child is the focus of our teaching.
• Each child is provided with an individual learning plan, in consultation between parents and staff.
• Foundation skills in social communication, emotional intelligence, and language are an emphasis alongside academic skills.
• Small classes of 8 students – with two teachers and an aide.
• School-wide support by expert therapists and a psychologist.
• Individualised transition program for children to move on to their local neighbourhood school.
• Ongoing outreach supports.

As part of our school’s mission, WAS is actively involved in research and training. It has a registered training provider The Autism Teaching Institute (ATI) which provides post graduate qualifications to educators working with students with ASD.

Further information about WAS and its branches is available at:

www.westernautisticschool.vic.edu.au

www.autismteachinginstitute.org.au

www.autismprac.org.au

Responsibilities 

RTO Administration officer

• Implement office management systems
• Maintain administrative systems including computer based and manual files related to the RTO operations, conference and course delivery

1.    Website
2.    Communications
3.    Co-ordinate trainer/assessors

• Maintain student records management in accordance with AQTF requirements
• Reception for calls to ATI
• Work with school business manager to support financial management of RTO
• RTO Compliance officer
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the VET sector and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the RTO’s compliance with the VET Quality Framework.
• Communicate and implement any changes to regulatory requirements with other staff members.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct internal audits, course reviews, assessment validation, and marketing reviews.
• Maintain trainer qualification register – ensure all trainers and assessors hold and maintain currency in relevant qualifications and units of competency.
• Manage RTO scope of registration – this includes reviewing scope regularly and communicating changes with other staff members.
• Submit required data.
• Assist the RTO Manager and CEO in completing the Annual Declaration on Compliance.
• Develop, review, and maintain relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain and implement continuous improvement.

The application process: 

No applications will be accepted via Seek/Indeed. All applicants are required to apply via the Departments recruitment portal, Recruitment Online. 

1. Go to: https:// schooljobs.education.vic.gov.au
2. Click on ‘Search School Jobs’ and enter the Job Opening ID #1397103 in the Keyword search. 
3. You will need to register a Profile in order to apply. 
4. Applications MUST INCLUDE Key Selection Criteria responses: shortlisting is based on KSC responses.

Key Selection Criteria

KSC1 - Demonstrated high level of competency and understanding of software systems and associated internal controls, policy, procedures, guidelines and conditions relevant to the position.

KSC2 - Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to the role of RTO Compliance Officer.

KSC3 - Demonstrated capacity to work with autonomously and in team, including the ability to support others in their role.

KSC4 - Demonstrated high level organisational skills, high level written and verbal communication skills, including the capability to deal with complex issues and the capacity to prioritise work flows.

KSC 5 - Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.