Registered Training Organisation Lead

Date: 19 Nov 2025

Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU

Company: DEECA

The Registered Training Organisation Lead position underpins the vocational training for the unit. Ensuring quality, compliance, and coherence of delivery and standards. The incumbent will need to understand the contribution of the department to the broader Emergency Management (EM) sector as well as the needs of the unit to deliver:

  • Training activities to the Forest Fire Operations Division.
  • RTO compliance
  • Information Technology (particularly learning management systems)

The Victorian EM sector, and pedagogical practice are all areas of significant experience for this position.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in training or education are desirable (TAE40116 or equivalent required).
  • Demonstrated understanding and significant experience of the VET sector with a focus on Registered Training Organisation technology/data management requirements to meet and maintain regulatory obligations.
  • Strong understanding of Learning Management Systems for government and adjacent management platforms such as JIRA, MS Project, SAP, and Sharepoint

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 03 December 2025. 

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

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