We are Australia's leading providers of high-risk work licensing, construction, transport, and vocational training services.
We are a premier, multi-site Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering high-quality accredited and online training programs across Australia.
With our corporate Headquarters managing 10 specialized departments and an expansive footprint of 8 training centres across 5 key regions (Sydney, North Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne), alongside a dedicated National Support Center Branch, we are positioned for significant national scale.
We are seeking an exceptional, growth-focused Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our executive team, drive operational excellence, and pioneer our next phase of commercial expansion.
This is a genuine executive leadership opportunity for a commercially minded RTO professional who can lead a national operation team, drive performance, maintain compliance excellence, build a strong culture across the organisation.
Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be empowered to lead the business operationally and play a key role in shaping its future.
We are Australia's leading providers of high-risk work licensing, construction, transport, and vocational training services.
We are a premier, multi-site Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering high-quality accredited and online training programs across Australia.
With our corporate Headquarters managing 10 specialized departments and an expansive footprint of 8 training centres across 5 key regions (Sydney, North Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne), alongside a dedicated National Support Center Branch, we are positioned for significant national scale.
We are seeking an exceptional, growth-focused Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our executive team,



drive operational excellence, and pioneer our next phase of commercial expansion.
This is a genuine executive leadership opportunity for a commercially minded RTO professional who can lead a national operation team, drive performance, maintain compliance excellence, build a strong culture across the organisation.
Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be empowered to lead the business operationally and play a key role in shaping its future.
The Opportunity
As the CEO, you will hold full P&L; accountability and provide strategic leadership to a robust, centralized corporate structure.
Operating from our HQ, you will directly oversee 10 functional departments, including:
Corporate & Operations:Accounts, Compliance, HR, IT, and Systems & Innovation.
Growth & Student Acquisition:Marketing, Call Centre, Business Development (BD), and Pathways Team.
Student Success:Customer Experience and Online Course Delivery.
You will be responsible for synchronising HQ operations with our 8 interstate campuses and national branch, ensuring absolute regulatory compliance while driving sustainable revenue growth.
Key Performance Mandates & KPI Incentives
This role features a structuredOn-Target Earnings (OTE)framework.
Your performance bonuses and Short-Term Incentives (STIs) will be directly tied to achieving clear operational and financial milestones:




National Operational Alignment:Unifying HQ departments with regional sites to optimize student journeys and commercial output.
Regulatory & Compliance Excellence:Maintaining flawless compliance metrics across all ASQA standards and funding contracts.
Commercial Growth:Driving EBITDA and revenue expansion through strategic B2B partnerships (BD team) and innovative online course delivery.
Systems Innovation:Leading the digital transformation of internal systems to scale operations efficiently.
About You
To be successful in this high-profile executive role, you will demonstrate:
Executive Leadership:Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director, or Chief Operating Officer (COO) within a complex, multi-site organisation (RTO or Higher Education sector highly desirable).
Sector Expertise:Deep understanding of the Australian VET sector, ASQA standards, state/federal funding models, and compliance ecosystems.
Commercial Acumen:A track record of driving multi-million dollar P&L; performance, scaling sales/marketing pipelines (Call Centres/BD), and managing diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
Strategic Execution:Ability to balance complex operational logistics (8 physical sites + online) with long-term digital and systemic innovation.
What We Offer
An industry-leading executive base salary.
A transparent, highly rewardingShort-Term Incentive (STI)scheme based on hitting growth and compliance targets.
Long-Term Incentives (LTI)designed to reward sustained company valuation growth.
The chance to lead a well-resourced, highly structured national brand.
A highly competitive package
Confidentiality Assured
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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