Indie College is seeking a full time Area Manager (Vocational Education) to support the delivery of our alternative Education Programs. The position is primarily based at our Glenorchy site, managing multiple sites in the region.
Indie College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that provides alternative accredited education and training to support both youth and adults re-engage into education and training. In partnership with Indie School we offer alternative educational programs supporting a mixed cohort including disengaged youth, adults with low literacy and numeracy skills and people with a disability. We strive to develop literacy and numeracy skills, build confidence, support goal setting and develop sustainable employability skills.
Area Managers must, hold a current Australian Driver Licence and own a reliable vehicle, hold current qualifications equal to or above the qualification being delivered or be willing to obtain these qualifications, as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) including LLN units.
Core Workplace Objectives:
* Ensure continued compliance against standard operating procedures.
* Manage, support and train staff within location/s.
* Build and maintain key stakeholder networks and relationship
Workplace Taskings & Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the operations of the allocated off-site locations
* Oversee the compliance against standard operating procedures across all areas
* Investigate market and recruit for approval new locations
* Provide monthly Board of Director Reports to Executive Management
* Provide solutions and implement efficiencies
* Contribute towards Indie Education's strategic objectives
* Set up new location (when requested) and establish relationships with local networks
* Monitor location budgets including monitoring student numbers and staff ratios against allocated contract numbers
* Ensure rectification of internal audit reports
* Promote a positive team culture and learning environment for students that aligns with company vision, mission and uniting values
* Manager and resolve conflict
For this position, applicants must:
* Be willing to undertake regular travel – including interstate locations
* Experience in vocational education and training along with previous management experience will be crucial to your ongoing success in this role
* Demonstrated experience in vocational education and training including a working knowledge of Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and National Vet Regulator (NVR) Standards
* Ability to develop, plan, implement and manage multiple projects
* Have strong interpersonal skills
* Have the ability to work as part of a strong team
* Be highly organised and have strong attention to detail
* Have experience and/or demonstrated ability in working with youth
* Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
* Have strong written and oral communication skills
For this position, applicants must be willing and able to provide:
* Current Australian Driver Licence
* Annual National Police Checks
* Working with Children's Check
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or upgrade (if required)
Remuneration:
* Level 11 (Indie Education Enterprise Agreement 2026 - 2029) $131,925 per annum
* A company vehicle, laptop and phone is provided with this position.
* Salary Packaging is available through Maxxia.
To apply, please submit a current Resume along with a cover letter. Applications close 4 March 2025. All applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date.
If you have any questions about this role please contact Natalie Green, Executive Manager, via email: *************@indie.edu.au.