Introduction
The Opportunity
This is a key leadership role within our Group Training division. Working closely with the General Manager, you'll lead national operational functions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure our apprentice and trainee services remain compliant, efficient, and ready for audit at any time.
You'll have the authority to make decisions, standardise processes across states, and guide the way we deliver Group Training now and into the future.
What You'll Lead
Strengthening Operations
1. Review, improve and embed policies, procedures and workflows to lift consistency and service quality
2. Shape national operational standards and ensure they are understood and followed across the organisation
3. Lead key operational projects, from concept through to successful delivery
Compliance & Quality
4. Maintain high-level compliance across all states and territories, ensuring alignment with legislation, funding contracts and audit requirements
5. Oversee internal audit activities, file quality, data integrity and documentation
6. Provide expert advice to the General Manager and leadership team on compliance, operational risk and continuous improvement
7. Build a culture of audit readiness and best practice
Systems & Processes
8. Improve the efficiency and compliance of recruitment, onboarding and administrative workflows
9. Support system enhancements, software rollouts and user training
10. Ensure changes to systems or processes are communicated clearly and consistently
About You
You're an experienced operator with a strong understanding of the Vocational Education sector and ideally the Group Training industry along with the compliance landscape that sits behind it. You enjoy improving processes, providing clarity, and helping teams deliver their best work. You're confident interpreting legislation and navigating the finer detail that comes with a national GTO.
You bring:
11. Strong knowledge of Apprenticeships/Traineeships, GTO standards and VET practices
12. Proven experience in Group Training operations, compliance, or a similar environment
13. The ability to review systems, identify gaps and lift efficiency
14. Excellent communication skills and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
15. Sound analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights
16. Experience leading people, coaching teams or guiding technical specialists
17. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational software (JobAdder and Workforce One desirable)
18. A current National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
If you're passionate about meaningful work and excited by the opportunity to lead operational excellence, we want to hear from you
We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions, and are open to discussing flexible work arrangements for the right candidate. As a flexible and supportive workplace, we are committed to accommodating a variety of working hours and arrangements to help our team thrive.
Apply now and help us continue empowering Australians into meaningful employment through apprenticeships and traineeships.
Discover our Employee Work Perks + Benefits
At Maxima our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Employee Work Perks + Benefits are designed to enhance the work-life balance and wellbeing of our staff. This reflects our deep belief that investing in our people strengthens our organisation, enabling us to make a greater impact in the communities we serve.
Join a team that invests in you – because your success is our success
19. Salary Sacrifice Packaging: $15,899 salary sacrifice packaging available.
20. Flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements & access to work a 9 day fortnight
21. Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day of paid leave on your Birthday – our gift to celebrate you
22. Wellbeing Leave: A paid day off every 3 months (pro-rata) to attend personal events and milestones, promoting work-life balance and overall wellbeing.
23. Family Matters: 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave, extended pregnancy & fertility leave provisions, accrual of leave entitlements & continuity of service
24. Public Holiday Substitution: Swap a public holiday every year for another day that holds significance
25. Health + Wellbeing: Access to flu vaccination program, Employee Assistance Program & skin check reimbursement
26. Extended Leave Provisions: Purchased leave, First Nations ceremonial & cultural leave, blood donation leave, family & domestic violence leave.
27. Career Growth + Recognition: Continuous training and development, awards and recognition.
View our website for more details on what we have to offer and discover your future career and employer
Join the Maxima Team
Maxima is a national, profit-for-purpose community-based organisation with vast experience providing employment and disability support services across Australia. We advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and support equal employment and learning opportunities for all Australians.
We distinguish ourselves by fostering a positive and caring workplace culture, led by a supportive leadership team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional, community-focused culture with a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our customers and staff.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Now' to complete our online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.
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