VET Compliance Coordinator

The Gordon; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gordon in Geelong is seeking a dedicated audit lead to strengthen compliance and quality practices within a small, collaborative QA team. You will oversee internal audits, support external readiness, and help The Gordon meet regulatory and funding obligations through established frameworks and tools.

The role offers variety, engagement with senior stakeholders, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement and staff capability across the Institute.

Qualifications

• Experience in audits, compliance, quality assurance or regulatory environments, ideally within VET or education.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex requirements clearly and confidently.
• Experience presenting information, facilitating discussions and building stakeholder capability.
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgement and a methodical approach to your work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits and reviews to support compliance, quality and audit readiness.
• Interpret regulatory and funding changes and communicate key impacts across the Institute.
• Present audit findings, recommendations and compliance updates to leaders and stakeholders.
• Support external audits through preparation, implementation and response activities.
• Develop and deliver information sessions, training and resources to build staff capability.
• Contribute to quality initiatives, process improvements and organisational projects.

Job description

• Lead key audit activities with genuine organisational impact
• Fixed-term full-time, through to 28 January 2028
• Hybrid and flexible work | 0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate
• Lead key audit activities with genuine organisational impact
• Fixed-term full-time, through to 28 January 2028
• Hybrid and flexible work | 0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate

About the Role

This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing compliance and quality practices across The Gordon. Working within a small, supportive and collaborative Quality Assurance team, you'll lead internal audit activities, support external audit readiness and help ensure the Institute continues to meet its regulatory and funding obligations. The annual audit will be a key focus, with established frameworks, processes and audit tools already in place to support success.

No two months will be the same. While the role follows a cyclical compliance and audit calendar, with periods of concentrated activity around key reporting and audit milestones, you'll also be involved in audit preparation, stakeholder engagement, compliance guidance, training and continuous improvement initiatives.

It's a role offering variety, challenge and genuine organisational impact. Working closely with experienced colleagues across the Institute, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes while identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, support informed decision-making and maintain compliance excellence.

Some key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Lead internal audits and reviews to support compliance, quality and audit readiness.
• Interpret regulatory and funding changes and communicate key impacts across the Institute.
• Present audit findings, recommendations and compliance updates to leaders and stakeholders.
• Support external audits through preparation, implementation and response activities.
• Develop and deliver information sessions, training and resources to build staff capability.
• Contribute to quality initiatives, process improvements and organisational projects.

Check out the Position Description to find out more!

About You:

You're a thoughtful and analytical professional who enjoys working through complex requirements and turning them into practical outcomes. You communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders, remain calm under pressure and take a solution-focused approach, always considering the broader organisational impact of your work.

Additionally, you will have:

• Experience in audits, compliance, quality assurance or regulatory environments, ideally within VET or education.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex requirements clearly and confidently.
• Experience presenting information, facilitating discussions and building stakeholder capability.
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgement and a methodical approach to your work.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

What’s next?

Salary Range:

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where everyone can thrive. We value equal opportunity, accessibility, and authenticity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs to apply for this role.

If you need reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Careers and Talent team via *******@gordontafe.edu.au or [phone].

The Gordon

As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, The Gordon is a dynamic and inclusive organisation that values collaboration, diversity, and the power of education. By joining us, you’ll become part of a thriving community committed to empowering students and shaping the future of education.

We are the Gordon | We bring our best | We create the future | We are student minded

As a values-driven organisation, The Gordon encourages employee celebration with a dynamic Values Recognition initiative. This program empowers team members to highlight each other's outstanding contributions, offering timely and impactful feedback that resonates throughout the year.

All positions require a current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and along with background checks.

You must hold permanent residency status in Australia or have a valid Work Visa to apply for this position.

The Gordon is dedicated to the safety and welfare of all children and young people and prides itself on being a Child Safe organisation and aligns with theVictorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.