Compliance Specialist

Ascent Training Solutions | Northgate, QLD
Full-time | Permanent or 6-month contract
Office-based | 8:00am – 4:30pm
Competitive salary based on experience
Immediate start

Ascent Training Solutions is seeking an experienced Compliance Specialist to join our team and play a key role in maintaining and strengthening quality and compliance across our Registered Training Organisation.

This is a experienced, hands-on compliance role suited to an experienced VET professional with strong knowledge of RTO regulatory requirements and the confidence to work across complex compliance matters.

We are open to appointing the right candidate on either a permanent full-time basis or an initial 6-month full-time contract, depending on experience, suitability and individual circumstances.

About the Role

The Compliance Specialist will support a broad range of quality, compliance and continuous improvement activities across Ascent Training Solutions.

You will work across both planned compliance activities and day-to-day operational matters, providing high-level technical expertise while helping embed strong compliance practices throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2025, regulatory requirements and other applicable VET sector obligations

• Conducting internal audits, compliance reviews and organisation-wide health checks

• Supporting preparation for regulatory audits and responding to audit findings where required

• Reviewing training and assessment practices, resources and documentation for compliance and quality

• Supporting validation activities and reviewing validation outcomes, practices and documentation

• Reviewing trainer and assessor qualifications, credentials, vocational competency, industry currency and professional development evidence

• Developing, reviewing and maintaining policies, procedures, registers, templates and compliance documentation

• Identifying compliance gaps, risks and improvement opportunities and supporting effective rectification

• Monitoring regulatory and VET sector changes and helping translate requirements into practical operational actions

• Reviewing student files, records and RTO documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance

• Supporting training product development, implementation, transition and ongoing scope compliance

• Monitoring continuous improvement activities and ensuring identified actions are appropriately implemented and recorded

• Providing practical, considered compliance advice to the RTO Manager and staff across the organisation

• Supporting compliance awareness across administration and training teams

• Assisting with funding contract compliance and associated requirements where applicable

About You

This position will suit an experienced VET compliance professional who is comfortable working at a higher technical level and working both autonomously and as part of a team on complex compliance matters.

You will have the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and determine what they mean in practice, rather than relying solely on checklists or established processes.

You will be confident working independently when required while also collaborating closely with management and the wider organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated high-level compliance experience within the VET sector

• Strong understanding of the Standards for RTOs 2025 and their practical application within an operating RTO

• Demonstrated ability to identify compliance risks, investigate issues and develop practical rectification strategies

• Strong internal auditing, quality assurance and continuous improvement capability

• The ability to critically review training and assessment practices and evidence rather than simply confirming that documentation exists

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail

• The confidence to provide clear, well-considered and evidence-based compliance advice

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to develop high-quality policies, procedures, reports and compliance documentation

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work across multiple compliance activities simultaneously

• A practical and collaborative approach to compliance, with the ability to work effectively with administration, trainers, assessors, consultants and management

• The ability to take responsibility for compliance activities from initial identification through to rectification and completion

What Would Make You Stand Out

The following experience and qualifications would be highly valued and will strengthen your application. We do not expect every candidate to meet every point, so if you have strong VET compliance experience and meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

• Experience preparing for, participating in or responding to ASQA or other regulatory audits

• Experience using aXcelerate or a similar Student Management System

• Experience within RTOs delivering training to the civil construction, mining or related industries

• A current Training and Assessment qualification, such as the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent

• Qualifications in compliance, quality assurance, auditing, risk management, VET or another relevant discipline

• Experience reviewing or developing training and assessment resources

• Experience with trainer and assessor compliance and credential management

• Experience with VET regulatory reporting, funding requirements or government-funded training programs

Why Join Ascent Training Solutions?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that recognises the importance of strong compliance systems and is committed to continuously strengthening the quality of its operations.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact across a broad range of RTO compliance and quality activities

• Work directly with key decision-makers and experienced VET professionals

• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of organisational systems, processes and compliance practices

• Contribute your expertise and ideas to practical organisational improvements

• Work within an organisation that is actively investing in quality, compliance and continuous improvement

• Join a professional, collaborative and welcoming team.

• Choose between permanent full-time employment or a six-month full-time contract, depending on your circumstances

• Further your career development and progression within the organisation after successful completion of probation

• Have your experience and specialist knowledge recognised through competitive remuneration

Location and Hours

This is a full-time, office-based position located in Northgate, Queensland.

Standard working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Applicants must be able to reliably travel to and work from our Northgate office.

An immediate start is available.

Apply

If you are an experienced VET compliance professional looking for a role where you can apply your expertise, work across meaningful compliance activities and contribute to the ongoing improvement of an RTO, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your application through SEEK, including your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant VET compliance experience.