Senior compliance leadership role | ASQA, governance & quality assurance focus
Wirraka Maya Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Port Hedland seeking a full‑time highly experienced Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Manager to provide strong compliance, governance and operational leadership across its RTO.
This is a senior leadership role suited to an RTO professional with deep expertise in ASQA compliance, audit readiness and quality systems, who is confident operating at an executive level and ensuring training delivery meets the highest regulatory and governance standards.
About the Organisation
Wirraka Maya Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service established by community, for community, to address the health, social and cultural needs of Aboriginal people across the Pilbara region.
In addition to delivering integrated primary health care, social and emotional wellbeing programmes and prevention initiatives, WMHSAC operates a Registered Training Organisation delivering culturally appropriate training that supports workforce capability, employment pathways and long‑term community outcomes.
WMHSAC values Aboriginal knowledge, lived experience and cultural integrity, and works respectfully alongside community to strengthen sustainable outcomes.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the RTO Manager holds full accountability for the governance, compliance and performance of the Registered Training Organisation.
You will ensure the RTO operates in full and ongoing compliance with the VET Quality Framework, ASQA Standards, AVETMISS and funding body requirements, while maintaining strong audit readiness and continuous improvement practices.
This role requires a leader who is comfortable owning risk, strengthening systems, and providing assurance to executive leadership — while also supporting high‑quality, culturally appropriate training delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide executive‑level leadership and accountability for RTO compliance, governance and performance.
* Ensure full compliance with ASQA Standards, the VET Quality Framework, AVETMISS and all funding requirements.
* Lead audit readiness, internal audits, regulatory responses and continuous compliance monitoring.
* Maintain and strengthen RTO policies, procedures, systems and quality frameworks.
* Oversee funding agreements, reporting, acquittals and performance outcomes.
* Ensure training delivery, assessment and validation practices meet regulatory standards.
* Lead RTO risk management, compliance reporting and executive briefings.
* Provide strong people leadership, supervision and capability development for RTO staff.
* Oversee RTO budgets, forecasting and financial accountability in collaboration with the CEO.
About You
You will be a senior RTO professional who brings:
* Extensive experience in RTO leadership with a strong compliance and audit focus.
* In‑depth knowledge of ASQA Standards, the VET Quality Framework and audit processes.
* Demonstrated success leading RTOs through audits, regulatory reviews or rectifications.
* Strong governance, risk management and quality assurance capability.
* Experience managing funding contracts, reporting and regulatory obligations.
* Confident executive‑level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proven people leadership experience and the ability to lead high‑accountability teams.
* A proactive, detail‑driven and solutions‑focused approach.
* A current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain) and National Police Clearance.
* Experience working within Aboriginal organisations, community‑controlled services or complex regulatory environments will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
* Housing or housing allowance
* District and air‑conditioning allowances
* Company vehicle
* 5 weeks annual leave
* 10 days paid study leave
* A senior leadership opportunity to provide compliance assurance while contributing to meaningful community outcomes
Diversity & Inclusion
The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity as a strength. In accordance with section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply .
Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement.
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