What you’ll be doing

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RTO Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our trade and non-trade training across three campuses. Based primarily at Rutherford, you will guide and develop a capable team to deliver high-quality education and create meaningful outcomes for students, employers and our communities.

You will join Zeal Futures at an important stage of growth, helping to expand our training offerings, support new infrastructure and turn future opportunities into practical delivery. You will also be responsible for:

- Leading, coaching and supporting RTO teams across all three campuses, building capability, accountability and connection.
- Driving performance across Smart and Skilled and ACE funded contracts, including enrolment targets, funding acquittals and reporting.
- Leading the expansion of new programs, delivery models and resourcing across our campuses.
- Keeping quality and compliance at the centre of delivery, meeting the Standards for RTOs and ASQA requirements while embedding continuous improvement.
- Building trusted relationships with government contract managers, licensing bodies, employers and other industry stakeholders.

You will travel between our Rutherford, Ourimbah and Gateshead campuses as needed, with Rutherford as your primary base.

What You’ll Get in Return

- Maximise Your Income: Access salary packaging and other not-for-profit benefits that can put more money back in your pocket.
- Monthly RDOs: Enjoy greater work-life balance and more time to focus on what matters most
- Qualified Growth:



Build your capability through ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Meaningful Work: Help create life-changing opportunities for students, employers and communities
- Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program and discounted retail and lifestyle benefits through Flare
- Health & Financial Benefits: Enjoy corporate health insurance rates with NIB and discounted loans with CommBank
- Recognition & Rewards: Be recognised through staff shout-outs, annual awards and service milestone celebrations

What you’ll bring to the table

- Proven experience in a senior operational or management role within an RTO
- Strong working knowledge of the Standards for RTOs, ASQA requirements and audit processes
- Experience managing government-funded training contracts, ideally Smart and Skilled and ACE
- A strong track record of leading, coaching and developing teams across multiple locations
- Confident leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in trade training environments will be highly regarded
- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable
- A current driver’s licence

Who you’ll be working with

Zeal Futures delivers training, employment and education experiences that help people learn, grow and build secure futures.





We support people at every stage of their learning journey, whether they are starting out, reskilling, upskilling or learning something new.

Our award-winning team connects people with life-changing opportunities through courses, pre-vocational training, apprenticeships and traineeships, while Zeal Futures Secondary School builds strong foundations for learning.

Supporting people is in our DNA. We create an environment where our staff, apprentices, trainees and students can thrive and unlock their potential.

We take a tailored approach because no two people or businesses are the same. Through high-quality, innovative training, we help people learn, adapt and build a secure future.

At Zeal Futures, we create success stories.

How to Apply

Ready to lead what comes next? Select the ‘Apply’ button below and upload your Cover Letter, Resume and other requested documents. Please ensure your application addresses the Selection Criteria, as only applications that do so will be considered.

Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026

⚠️ Zeal Futures may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.

Further information about this position can be obtained from the HR & Safety Team on 1800 247 *** or through our website www.zealfutures.com.au

Zeal Futures is committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices and cultural diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities and mature-age people.

📌 RTO Manager (Rutherford)
🏢 Zeal Futures
📍 Rutherford