Job Description

About us:

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – ‘ Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community. Our practices are built on trust, open communication, and genuine collaboration with families, ensuring that every voice is welcomed and acknowledged. We foster an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express themselves, while educators model respect, empathy, and kindness.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

The role:

Gowrie Training & Consultancy (RTO45602), a leader in delivering education and care qualifications, is seeking an experienced and proactive RTO Manager to lead best practice compliance, quality and operational systems in alignment with the 2025 RTO Standards. As part of the Learning, Development & Inclusion team, you will play a key role in strengthening sector partnerships, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-centred training and assessment.

This position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis and reports directly to the General Manager of Learning, Development & Inclusion. The role is located at Lady Gowrie Tasmania’s Head Office in South Hobart.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, mentor and support the RTO team, fostering a professional, high performing culture aligned with the 2025 RTO Standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sector partners, employers, government bodies and other education partners to ensure training remains current and connected to industry needs.
• Oversee professional development for the RTO team and maintain PD records to ensure compliance and sector currency requirements are met.
• Ensure full compliance with the 2025 RTO Standards, regulatory requirements, funding conditions, organisational policies and the self assurance framework.
• Drive continuous quality improvement, including oversight of risk management systems (Camms), data accuracy, reporting, evaluation and confidentiality obligations.
• Leverage technology to strengthen RTO systems, streamline processes and support innovation in operations and delivery.
• Monitor student progression and ensure timely advancement aligned with individual training plans, organisational goals and budget expectations.
• Coordinate, support and quality assure training and assessment in line with the Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS), including resource planning and delivery oversight.
• Lead assessment validation activities and ensure training and assessment practices are fair, reliable, engaging and aligned to sector expectations.
• Oversee student centred training environments and manage complaints and appeals in line with RTO policy.

What LGT offers you:

• 15% fee discount for team members’ children that attend our services
• Salary Packaging for General Living Expenses & Entertainment Benefits
• A supportive, values-driven culture with wellbeing support
• A commitment to ongoing professional development

Essential Requirements:

• Registration Working with Vulnerable People (Employee) and current Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current VET qualification and experience
• Current Drivers Licence and ability to travel statewide
• Access to use of own motor vehicle – which is insured in relation to work related use

Key Selection Criteria:

• Comprehensive understanding of the VET Quality Framework, including the 2025 RTO Standards, AentiQF, and relevant state and national regulatory requirements
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to achieve outcomes against strategic and operational goals including ability to implement, monitor, and continuously improve compliance systems, policies, and audit readiness.
• Commitment to quality outputs/outcomes within a VET environment ensuring efficient workflow
• Ability to lead, empower and guide a positive team and work environment
• Proven ability in high level decision making and problem-solving skills

How to apply:

If this sounds like the role for you, please click the “Apply Now” button, your application must include:

• An up-to-date CV
• A Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria

For further information please contact People and Culture at careers@gowrie-tas.com.au

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 18 March 2026

Please note early applications are encouraged, the role may close earlier as interviews will be conducted as suitable applications are received.

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.au.