RTO Manager

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 1 day per week

Nundah location

Job summary

Busy Bees Australia seeks a visionary RTO leader to drive ACCCO as a Registered Training Organisation. You will oversee national training delivery, student outcomes, and regulatory compliance while guiding senior leaders and safeguarding continuous improvement across the national network.

You will report to the CPO and lead the Compliance Manager and National Training Manager, driving accountability, performance, and financial sustainability in a dynamic education environment.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within an Australian RTO, across operations, compliance and training delivery.
• Strong knowledge of ASQA requirements, the 2025 Standards for RTOs and VET regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience managing regulatory audits, compliance risks and government funding obligations.
• Demonstrated success leading managers and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong understanding of student management systems, reporting, assessment quality and training operations.
• A commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for delivering quality vocational education.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in driving the success of ACCCO as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
• Oversee national training delivery, student outcomes, operational performance and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure high-quality training experiences and maintain strong compliance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and support ACCCO's sustainable growth.
• Lead and develop the Compliance Manager and National Training Manager, driving accountability and performance.
• Manage regulatory risks, audits, safeguarding and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive operational efficiency and financial sustainability.

Skills

RTO operations

ASQA compliance

Regulatory audits

Stakeholder engagement

Training operations

Leadership

Job description

RTO Manager ACCCO proudly partners with Busy Bees Australia, one of the worlds leading early childhood education and care providers.

Busy Bees is a global organisation with thousands of centres worldwide.

With a strong focus on quality, safety and belonging, Busy Bees is committed to giving every child the Best Start in Life.

Bee Safe: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life.

Take the lead in driving the success of ACCCO as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), overseeing national training delivery, student outcomes, operational performance and regulatory compliance. In this key leadership role, you'll ensure high-quality training experiences, maintain strong compliance standards and drive continuous improvement, while supporting ACCCO's sustainable growth and reputation as a trusted vocational education provider.

About You

Reporting to the Busy Bees CPO, you will lead the national operations, compliance and performance of ACCCO as a Registered Training Organisation. Oversee high-quality training delivery, assessment standards and positive student outcomes. Ensure compliance with ASQA requirements, the 2025 Standards for RTOs and funding obligations. Lead and develop the Compliance Manager and National Training Manager, driving accountability and performance. Manage regulatory risks, audits, safeguarding and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with senior leaders to drive operational efficiency, financial sustainability and growth. Coach and mentor leaders, enabling a culture of continuous improvement and adaptable to change.

What You'll Bring

• Significant leadership experience within an Australian RTO, across operations, compliance and training delivery.
• Strong knowledge of ASQA requirements, the 2025 Standards for RTOs and VET regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience managing regulatory audits, compliance risks and government funding obligations.
• Demonstrated success leading managers and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong understanding of student management systems, reporting, assessment quality and training operations.
• A commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for delivering quality vocational education.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join an established national provider, a leader in the industry.
• Full-time permanent role based in Nundah with 1 day working from home.
• Convenient Nundah location - close to public transport, street parking, shops and cafes.
• Supportive and values-driven team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on RTO operations, compliance and student outcomes.

ACCCO is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5404). Busy Bees Australia is the employing entity. Employment plays a part in our triple layer child safe standards and is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Working with Children Check requirements, and completion of child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn't do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you'll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.