Senior Training & Assessment Leader

Macallan College Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Macallan College is seeking a qualified Training Manager to lead the campus academic team at our Brisbane location. The role focuses on training and assessment practices within a national framework, ensuring high-quality student experiences and compliant operations.

You will recruit and mentor trainers, coordinate timetables and resources, monitor delivery and assessment quality, and drive continuous improvement in line with the Standards for RTOs 2025 and ESOS/National Code requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a training management, academic leadership or senior trainer role within an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or TAE40116) or equivalent credential
• Strong knowledge of the Standards for RTOs 2025, competency-based training and assessment, and training package requirements
• Understanding of the ESOS Framework and National Code 2018, incl. overseas student support and progression requirements
• Experience reviewing assessment tools, participating in validation, and using evidence to improve training quality

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day training and assessment operations, ensuring alignment with Training and Assessment Strategies and College policies
• Recruit, induct, mentor and support trainers and assessors, promoting accountability and professional development
• Coordinate trainer workloads, timetables, classroom allocations and practical training arrangements
• Monitor training and assessment quality via classroom observations, reviews, student feedback and trainer meetings
• Ensure assessments are marked promptly and records reflect progress
• Oversee trainer profiles, credentials, currency and development per Standards for RTOs 2025
• Support compliance with ESOS Framework and National Code 2018
• Contribute to internal validation and audits and drive continuous improvement
• Engage with industry to keep training relevant and facilities up-to-date
• Provide student-centric support and clear communication across diverse backgrounds

Skills

Training management

Academic leadership

Trainer development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

TAE40122/TAE40116 Certificate IV in training & assessment

Tools

Student management systems

Learning management systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Macallan College is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Training Manager to join our growing team. Located at our campus in Brisbane, you will work within a supportive and friendly National framework of individuals committed to ensuring that our academic team is effectively supported and our students have the best experience possible. The training manager is responsible for all aspects of the management of the campus's academic team with a focus on training and assessment practices.

Key responsibilities

Lead day-to-day training and assessment operations, ensuring delivery aligns with approved Training and Assessment Strategies, training package requirements and College policies

Recruit, induct, mentor and support trainers and assessors, fostering accountability, professional development and excellence in teaching

Coordinate trainer workloads, timetables, classroom allocations and practical training arrangements to ensure classes are appropriately staffed and resourced

Monitor training and assessment quality through classroom observations, assessment reviews, student feedback and regular trainer meetings

Ensure assessments are marked promptly, feedback is constructive and student records accurately reflect assessment outcomes and progress

Maintain oversight of trainer profiles including credentials, vocational competency, industry currency and professional development, in accordance with the Standards for RTOs 2025

Establish and monitor the implementation of supervision plans for trainers required to work under direction

Support compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2025 and applicable ESOS Framework requirements, including the National Code 2018

Contribute to internal validation and audits, maintain evidence of effective training delivery and ensure corrective actions and continuous improvements are completed

Engage with industry to keep training relevant and ensure practical facilities, equipment and learning environments support safe, effective delivery

About you

Proven experience in a training management, academic leadership or senior trainer role within an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or TAE40116), or another credential accepted under the current Credential Policy for delivering training and assessment without direction

Strong working knowledge of the Standards for RTOs 2025, competency-based training and assessment, and training package requirements

Understanding of the ESOS Framework and National Code 2018, particularly requirements relating to overseas student support and course progress

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop trainers, provide constructive feedback and address performance concerns professionally

Practical experience reviewing assessment tools, participating in validation and using evidence to improve training quality

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve operational issues

Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support students and colleagues from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds

A commitment to inclusive education, including identifying language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy needs and coordinating appropriate support

Confidence using student management systems, learning management systems and reporting tools to monitor delivery and student outcomes

About us

Macallan College is an established international vocational education and training (VET) provider, operating four campuses across Australia, with a focus on trade courses within the automotive, hospitality and construction industries.

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