Senior Academic Coordinator – RTO Compliance & Operations

RTOPilot; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 69,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Rosehill College in Ultimo, Sydney is seeking an experienced Academic Coordinator with strong RTO compliance and audit experience to lead academic operations across vocational programs. This senior role reports to the Managing Director and includes compliance oversight and trainer management.

This flexible part-time position offers 3 days per week on-site, with pro-rata salary guidance and potential for significant impact on academic and regulatory outcomes within a growing college.

Qualifications

• TAE40122 (or TAE40116 with upgrades) is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an RTO academic coordination or management role.
• Strong understanding of RTO compliance and audit requirements.
• Experience managing trainers and resolving operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic operations including timetabling, trainer allocation, and course delivery.
• Manage and support trainers and assessors across multiple qualifications (BSB, ICT, CHC, UEE).
• Ensure compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2015, ESOS Act, and National Code.
• Coordinate assessment validation, moderation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Manage training and assessment materials, including unit mapping and updates.
• Monitor student progression and implement intervention strategies where required.
• Prepare documentation for audits and liaise with ASQA and other regulators.
• Report directly to the Managing Director on academic and compliance matters.

Skills

RTO compliance

Audit experience

Trainer management

Education

TAE40122

Tools

aXcelerate

Job description

Rosehill College in Ultimo, Sydney is seeking an experienced Academic Coordinator with strong RTO compliance and audit experience to lead academic operations across vocational programs. This senior role reports to the Managing Director and includes compliance oversight and trainer management.

This flexible part-time position offers 3 days per week on-site, with pro-rata salary guidance and potential for significant impact on academic and regulatory outcomes within a growing college.