Director of Workforce Training Innovation & Excellence

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) in Sydney is seeking a strategic Head of Workforce Training Innovation and Excellence. You will lead HLT and SIS training streams, ensuring quality delivery, learner progression and compliance with ASQA standards.

You will manage trainers, drive innovation in culturally responsive training models, and strengthen workforce capability across Aboriginal health sector while collaborating with partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in vocational education and training or related discipline, or equivalent senior leadership experience.
• Experience leading VET delivery teams and training operations.
• Experience implementing TAS, validation activities and QA processes.
• Experience in ASQA-regulated RTO environments.
• Current trainer and assessor credentials if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead HLT and SIS qualification delivery and workforce development programs.
• Oversee delivery schedules, staffing and resources for timely start of programs.
• Monitor delivery performance and address operational challenges.
• Lead WTIE Leads, SME Educators and training staff; drive professional development.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, cultural safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure training and assessment meet regulatory and quality standards; monitor TAS compliance.
• Oversee RPL, validation and moderation; support continuous improvement.
• Monitor learner attendance, progression and completion; coordinate interventions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Policy & standards knowledge

Education

VET/education management degree

Senior leadership experience

ASQA-regulated RTO experience

Trainer and assessor credentials

Tools

TAS development

RPL processes

Quality assurance systems

Job description

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) in Sydney is seeking a strategic Head of Workforce Training Innovation and Excellence. You will lead HLT and SIS training streams, ensuring quality delivery, learner progression and compliance with ASQA standards.

You will manage trainers, drive innovation in culturally responsive training models, and strengthen workforce capability across Aboriginal health sector while collaborating with partners and stakeholders.