• Richmond location, Wurundjeri Country
• Full time permanent position
• Salary package full time equivalent up to $121k pa (inclusive of base salary $102K- $106K FTE, (plus super and salary packaging benefits)

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.

The Opportunity

The Berry Street Registered Training Organisation delivers qualifications and accredited course from the Community Services training package to internal Berry Street staff and sector professionals. This includes the requirements from the Minimum Mandatory Qualification Requirements for Residential Care Workers. The RTO Manager is responsible for the end to end management of the Berry Street RTO. The primary objectives of the role are to manage all functions of the Berry Street RTO, including governance, strategic planning, business development, compliance activity, course management, training delivery and assessment, stakeholder engagement, student support, engagement and retention and the leadership of the RTO team. 

This position is currently based in Richmond with a hybrid of in-office and working from home. However our Richmond office will be closing by September 2021 and all Richmond based staff will relocate, continuing the mix of working in the office and from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing management of RTO contracts with regulatory bodies including ASQA, Skills First and others, as required.
• Chair and oversee the RTO Governance Group and RTO Working Group.
• Work with the Head of Learning & Organisational Development to develop and implement the RTO strategic plan. 
• Ensure high levels of student engagement, retention and completion
• Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders

About You

• Demonstrated high level experience in managing all aspects of an RTO
• Highly developed management and leadership skills, including the ability to build a team and inspire others to perform well
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, continual improvement, risk management and occupational health and safety
• At least 5 years’ experience managing an RTO
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Training & Assessment (TAE) 

The Benefits

• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications must include a resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.

Queries to Amanda Kevin-Tidis, Head of Learning and Organisational Development on 03 9429 9266.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.