Training And Compliance Manager

Who are we? 

IDEAcademy is ahead of the cultural and institutional curve for addressing the needs of society's next generation. We unshackle our world’s most important thinkers so they can get on with making it better. IDEA is an academy for young innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives. We offer a full-time vocational alternative to secondary education for young people aged 15-21 years. At IDEA we support students to make a seamless transition to life beyond compulsory education with a portfolio of contemporary credentials that showcase each student's niche talents and potential. IDEA's fully immersive real-world program is delivered out of our co-learning hubs.

Are you our next unicorn?

Our next unicorn is a mission driven, out of the box thinker and committed to being a part of a team developing and delivering a new and innovative model of education and training. You will have significant experience in RTO management and/or RTO compliance, have solid organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail. Experience working at the junction of secondary education, vocational education and training (VET) and understanding of the learning needs of adolescents will put you as a front runner in the recruitment process. 

You live our team values:

• Care Deeply: You are committed to students and building a collaborative, caring culture. You work hard to help your students reach their highest potential. You are self-aware, empathetic, reflective, enthusiastic, and optimistic. 
• Mission to Mastery: You are a life-long learner, committed to continuous improvement and self-development to master your craft.
• Adaptable: You challenge the status quo and seize opportunity. You adapt to the needs of learners as they emerge. You are a changemaker and a rebel at heart. You are willing to learn from failure, pivot, and try again.

Your Role

The Training and Compliance Manager plays a critical role in IDEA’s capacity to deliver compliant, quality vocational programs.

You will report directly to IDEA’s Executive and provide your expertise and specialised knowledge of RTO operational requirements whilst positively contributing to the IDEA culture. You are responsible for the leadership of all aspects of Training and Compliance at IDEA. 

Why us?

IDEA is a fun, engaging and highly collaborative work environment that requires you to be flexible, adaptable and deeply passionate about changing the world one learning experience at a time. 

Here is what it is like to work with us: 

• Bring your authentic self to work: Our best work happens when we feel safe, valued and free to be the truest version of ourselves with a commitment to self-development. No outdated dress codes or constraints to being yourself at IDEA!
• Work/Life Integration: We all have things outside of work that contribute to who we are; that’s why we champion work/life integration practices to empower you with the flexibility to work in a way that best works for you and for us including hybrid working, job share, part time arrangements and flexitime. Specifically, in addition to 4.5 weeks annual leave we offer flexibility to work in a hybrid way with 8 weeks of flexible ‘on call’ time to enjoy during the term breaks. 
• Professional Development: We believe in lifelong learning and facilitating our team to perform at their best through ongoing training & development and paid study opportunities throughout your IDEA journey.
• Work and Play: We’re a social bunch with a big mission; community is everything to us and our team is based on competency, capability, culture and chemistry. We are unshakeable on our mission and celebrate success (and failing fast and getting back up again) at any chance through social events, team building and all staff co-design meetings to foster trust, transparency and collaboration.
• Women and parent support You should never have to suffer in silence, so we provide 10 days of paid Womb Leave or, 2 days of Womb Leave support for a family member/friend. 

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• High level interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and manage workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding and sound knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training Quality  Framework,  including  Training  Packages,  Australian Qualifications  Framework,  the  Standards  for  RTOs, 2015, and competency based Training and assessment.
• Demonstrated capacity in strategic and operational business planning, financial management, quality assurance, risk management, RTO compliance and policy development.
• Demonstrated project management and contract administration skills including the ability to develop innovative solutions to strategic issues. 
• Proficiency in using ICT and relevant software and database packages.
• Hold:  
  • a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 
  • Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • one of the following:
    • TAE 40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
    • a relevant higher qualification.

Highly desirable

• Design and/or delivery of contemporary VET programs for young adult learners.
• Working knowledge of senior secondary education pathways, secondary participation processes, career development, education reporting requirements, University and TAFE processes and pathways.

To Apply: 

If you are passionate about VET, being a part of a team supporting young adults to achieve their goals and have the necessary skills and experiences, we would love to hear from you.  

Salary package is based on qualifications and experience. 

Please submit:

• Your CV
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria; and 
• A short 5 minute video introducing yourself, a brief outline of your experience and why you think that you’d be a good fit for IDEA.

Submissions close on Friday 24 May 2024

Inquiries and applications can be emailed to Nicole Gazey at ******@ideacademy.com.au 
 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion   

We are committed to providing a working environment that is reflective of the community we live in, and championing diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace practices. Diversity of teams fuels diversity of thought – bringing creative, effective and innovative thinking; be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. If you've got the skills, commitment, and passion to contribute to our mission even if you may not tick every box on the position description, we encourage you to get in touch. 

If you like the sound of us, then we think you should apply today. We don’t believe in leaving people hanging so you will hear from us one way or another. While we're looking at your application, and preparing to come back to you with an update, why not get to know more about us through our various social channels?