Job Description
RTO Compliance & Contracts Manager - EOI
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CTA Training Specialists is seeking an experienced RTO Compliance & Contracts Manager to lead our compliance, quality assurance and government contract management functions.
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This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong experience across RTO compliance, government-funded training, Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) requirements and contract management. Experience with Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) or other Commonwealth Government contracts will be highly regarded.
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Working closely with the Executive and operational teams, you will ensure regulatory and contractual requirements are understood, implemented and consistently maintained across the business.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead CTA's RTO compliance and quality assurance framework.
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Maintain ongoing audit readiness across training, assessment and student administration.
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Conduct internal audits, compliance reviews and risk assessments.
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Oversee Queensland Government-funded training and SAS compliance.
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Review training, assessment, RPL and supporting evidence against applicable requirements.
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Manage compliance obligations across government and commercial contracts.
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Monitor contractual KPIs, milestones, deliverables, evidence and reporting deadlines.
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Provide compliance oversight of CTA's Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) programs.
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Maintain compliance, contract and risk registers.
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Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Prepare for and support regulatory, departmental and contractual audits.
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Monitor changes to regulatory, funding and contractual requirements and ensure these are implemented operationally.
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Provide practical compliance advice to Executive, managers, trainers, assessors and administration teams.
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About You
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We are looking for an experienced compliance professional who can interpret complex requirements and translate them into practical processes.
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You will be methodical, highly organised and exceptionally detail-focused, with the confidence to identify compliance risks and work with teams to implement effective solutions.
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Significant experience in an RTO compliance, quality or contract management role.
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Strong knowledge of the Australian VET regulatory environment.
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Demonstrated experience with government-funded training contracts.
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Experience conducting internal audits and preparing for external audits.
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Strong understanding of training, assessment and evidence requirements.
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Experience managing contractual KPIs, deliverables and reporting obligations.
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Solid written communication and report-writing skills.
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Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing compliance priorities.
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Highly Desirable
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Experience with:
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Queensland Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) requirements
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Queensland Government funded training contracts and audits
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Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
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Commonwealth Government contracts
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RPL and assessment evidence requirements
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Government contract reporting and acquittals.
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About CTA
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CTA Training Specialists is an established Registered Training Organisation delivering vocational education and training across government-funded, commercial and industry-based programs, as well as Commonwealth contracted assessment services.
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As our government and contractual portfolio continues to grow, we are strengthening our compliance capability to support quality delivery and sustainable growth.
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The Opportunity
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This is not simply a file-checking compliance position. We are looking for someone who can understand the requirement, identify the risk, develop the solution and ensure it is implemented.
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You will work closely with senior management and have genuine ownership of CTA's compliance and contract management framework.

📌 Rto Compliance & Contracts Manager - Eoi (Queensland)
🏢 CTA Training Specialists
📍 Queensland