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• Lead compliance and quality assurance across nationally funded training programs.
• A rewarding career that offers the opportunity to thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and fosters meaningful connections
• Fixed term, Part-time position with generous salary packaging benefits on offer

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary community organisation that has provided services across Melbourne’s greater north and west regions for more than 40 years. We engage with communities rich in cultural diversity and are committed to empowering those who need help the most by unlocking pathways to learning connection, work and justice.

We enable positive change and growth for people through a range of prevention and early intervention programs including Community Education, Family Services, Legal Services (through Community Plus Legal Centre), Neighbourhood House and community engagement and development activities.

We partner with government agencies and community, corporate and philanthropic organisations to enhance our service delivery and increase access to our services for our community.

About the position

The RTO Compliance Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring that community+ Education (RTO) maintains full compliance with all relevant regulatory, and curriculum frameworks. This includes adherence to the AQTF, VRQA Guidelines for VET Providers, and funding contract obligations across all community+ Education programs.

Reporting to the General Manager Community Education and working collaboratively with education managers, and the rest of the education team, the Compliance Coordinator ensures that all operational, training, assessment, data reporting, and recordkeeping practices meet internal quality standards and external audit requirements. The role is responsible for leading compliance audits and validations, managing rectification actions, supporting continuous improvement processes, and facilitating staff understanding of compliance obligations through training and guidance.

Through this work, the Compliance Coordinator supports the General Manager in ensuring that the RTO complies with all relevant Regulatory and Curriculum Frameworks while providing inclusive, high-quality education and training to diverse learners, helping ensure ongoing funding eligibility, contractual performance, and regulatory registration.

This position is an onsite role primarily based at the commUnity+ St Albans site; however, the role may require attendance at other locations from time to time. This is a fixed term, part time position averaging 22.8 hours per week.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification/s in relevant discipline/s, including compliance, education, and management.
• Minimum two (2) years education leadership experience in the community education or Vocational Education and Training sector, specifically compliance focused.
• Broad understanding of the contractual, legislative, and regulatory environment in which commUnity+ operates, including Adult Migrant English Program and Skills for Education and Employment Service Provider Instructions and the VET Funding Contract Skills First Program.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and monitoring data collection and reporting.
• Passion for community development and education
• Proven ability to manage time and plan priorities to realise agreed deadlines in a complex environment with competing demands.
• Communication, engagement and negotiation skills with a focus on diverse communities and team collaboration.

Additionally, Detailed understanding of community education, BSB50920 Diploma of Quality Auditing or other relevant postgraduate qualifications focused on Vocational Education and Training sector and TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment highly regarded.

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same.
What we offer:

• Salary packaging benefit up to $18550
• 40% off your membership at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC)
• Opportunity to further develop your skills
• Supportive and Inclusive team
• Free parking at our main sites

Apply now and play a key role in strengthening the connections that drive our organisation’s success.

Alternatively, you can forward your application via email to: [email protected] using the subject line: Education Compliance Coordinator

Applications must include a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria, and a current resume.

Alternatively, please copy the link below to your web browser: https://communityplus.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/communityplus/files/2025_08_22%20PD%20Education%20Compliance%20Coordinator%20-%20FINAL.pdf

Applications close Monday 08 September 2025

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Mabel Msopero on 0419 312 863 or [email protected]

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.