RTO Compliance and Administration Officer - Hybrid WFH

VACCHO is committed to supporting our staff through a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with connection.

All new staff complete a three-month training and onboarding period in the office. This ensures they receive the right support, build relationships, and develop a strong understanding of VACCHO’s systems and ways of working.

Following this period, staff may request for working from home to be considered for up to two days per week for full-time staff and scaled back for 0.8 FTE and 0.6 FTE staff. This hybrid model allows us to stay collaborative and connected while also supporting our team to enjoy the benefits of flexibility and work–life balance.

Job Title: RTO Compliance and Administration Officer

Location: Collingwood, VIC (Hybrid Work Model)

Employment Type: Full-time, Maximum-term (until June 2026)

Salary: $90,000-$105,000 per annum (plus super)

About VACCHO

VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

We have 35 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 78,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria. We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing. And we'd love you to join us! 

About the role

The RTO Compliance and Administration Officer will play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance across the administration functions and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role ensures that all policies, procedures and operations meet our regulatory requirements and funding obligations. This position works closely with the Management team and the RTO Director in managing

compliance, supporting staff, and improving operational efficiency.

Essential skills/experiences 

To be successful in this role, you will have at least 3 years experience working in an RTO, with a solid understanding of the VET sector and ASQA standards. Your knowledge and skills in the following areas will help you succeed:

•  Results-driven and outcome-focused, with a strong ability to identify problems and streamline processes in line with regulatory requirements and funding obligations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Promote continuous improvement across the student lifecycle by embedding culturally appropriate, student-centred practices in all activities
• Strong audit and compliance capability, with experience reviewing processes, identifying gaps and supporting corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements, deadlines and deliverables.

Desirable

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work we do.

Benefits 

• Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation. 
• Access to generous employee benefits including Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements (see below), leave loading, additional leave entitlements including cultural leave, and bonus Christmas leave if employed at VACCHO into the following year. 
• Organisational early finish Fridays (4pm) and flexible working arrangements considered.
• Distinctive inner-city Collingwood office with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available. 

We believe in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included.

Visit us here for more info: https://www.vaccho.org.au/ 

Other employment related information

Employment is subject to a satisfactory and ongoing police records check (international where relevant) and Working with Children Check.  

Apply Now

Applications close: 2 September 2026

Please note we will begin shortlisting as we receive applications and therefore encourage early applications. 

Please include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role after reviewing the position description.

For enquiries, contact ***********@vaccho.org.au

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement:

VACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We embrace the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.