RTO Manager

RTOPilot; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MEGT Education & Training is seeking an experienced RTO Manager to lead and manage RTO operations across MEGT Education & Training RTOs in Sydney. You will ensure compliant and sustainable delivery of vocational education and training programs, while guiding student services, administration and quality assurance.

You will drive workforce planning, resource allocation and financial oversight, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement across regulators, industry and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership or management experience in an RTO or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of RTO Standards and VET Quality Framework requirements.
• Experience overseeing training delivery, student services, compliance, QA and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day RTO operations including training delivery, student support, administration and scheduling.
• Provide coaching and professional development to staff and contractors.
• Oversee training strategies, delivery models, assessment systems, and moderation activities.
• Manage compliance, quality assurance and risk in line with RTO standards and funding contracts.
• Monitor budgets, staffing, delivery capacity and reporting for sustainable performance.
• Build strong relationships with learners, employers, regulators and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance management

Workforce planning

Budget monitoring

Staff development

Education

Education/training/management/compliance-related qualification

Tools

Student Management Systems

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Job description

RTO Manager

Location | Sydney

Position | Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking and motivated and experienced RTO Manager to lead and manage RTO operations across MEGT Education & Training RTOs. In this role, you will ensure the effective, compliant and sustainable delivery of vocational education and training programs.

You will provide leadership across training delivery, student services, administration, quality assurance, compliance, workforce planning, resource allocation, operational performance and financial oversight, while driving continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement nd business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day RTO operations, including training delivery, student support, administration, scheduling, compliance activities and workforce planning
• Provide direction, coaching, performance feedback and professional development support to trainers, administration, student services and operational staff and contractors
• Oversee training and assessment strategies, delivery models, assessment systems, learning resources, validation and moderation activities
• Manage compliance, quality assurance and risk management in line with RTO Standards, VET Quality Framework, funding contract obligations and organisational policies
• Monitor budgets, resources, staffing, delivery capacity, financial performance and operational reporting to support sustainable RTO performance and growth
• Build strong relationship with learners, employers, schools, employment service providers, ACP and GTO providers, industry, regulators, community partners and internal teams

About You

You will be an experienced, values-led and commercially aware RTO leader who can balance quality, compliance, people leadership and operational performance. You will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership or management experience in an RTO, VET, employment services or similarly regulated environment
• A relevant qualification in education, training, business, management, compliance, human resources or a related discipline
• Strong working knowledge of RTO Standards, VET Quality Framework requirements, training packages, regulator requirements, funding contracts and audit expectations
• Experience managing training delivery, student services, administration, compliance, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, develop and motivate staff or contractors including performance management and workload planning
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation, negotiations and relationship building skills with the ability to represent the organisation professionally
• Sound financial, resource and business management capability, including budget monitoring, performance reporting and sustainable resource allocation
• Experience using Student Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Office and reporting tools, with knowledge of funded programs, audits and AVETMISS reporting highly regarded.

About MEGT Education and Training

MEGT Education & Training (MEGT E&T) is a nationally accredited Registered Training Organisation established in February 2026 to deliver high-quality vocational education and training that supports workforce participation, entry-level employment pathways and long-term career development.

J2S Training Solutions, Aurora Training & Professional Services and Work Savvy deliver accredited Face-to-Face training throughout QLD and NSW, specialising in skilling and re-skilling people for entry or re-entry into the workforce, as well as up-skilling current employees through existing worker training programs. As Registered Training Organisations operating in NSW and Queensland, we are approved providers for Smart and Skilled NSW contract and Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) QLD contract.

Leadership in RTO / education; Compliance expertise