Head of Training – Civil Construction Design

About Alliance College

Alliance College is a privately owned Registered Training Organisation (RTO) located in the heart of Adelaide's CBD. Established in 1981, we are one of Australia’s most experienced hospitality and vocational training institutions. Our programs include Building and Construction, Automotive, Hospitality, Cookery, ELICOS, and Business, catering to both domestic and international students.

We are committed to providing a child-safe environment, complying with the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017, the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016, and aligning with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

We welcome all children and young people, regardless of ability, sex, gender identity, or cultural background. Bullying and harassment are not tolerated in any form.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced training leader to head our Civil Construction Design training team. This is primarily a leadership role — leading trainers and assessors, chairing our Industry Advisory Committee, and driving continuous improvement — with the opportunity to deliver training or conduct assessment yourself where it's the best use of your expertise, such as specialist content or mentoring newer trainers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of trainers and assessors delivering the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (currently under Engineer Australia accreditation process)

• Chair and facilitate Industry Advisory Committee meetings

• Drive continuous improvement of training, assessment, and learning resources

• Represent the department at RTO Management Committee and Quality Assurance Committee meetings

• Maintain compliance with the Standards for RTOs and Engineers Australia accreditation requirements

• Training delivery or assessment where it's effective use of your time

About you

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)

• Relevant qualification or substantial industry experience in civil construction, civil engineering, or civil design

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a RTO environment

• Strong understanding of VET compliance and quality assurance

• Confidence delivering training and conducting assessment directly

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong industry network, with the ability to recruit Industry Advisory Committee members and qualified trainers/assessors

Benefits

• Lead a growing, industry-connected training program

• Play a key role shaping our Civil Construction Design offering through the Industry Advisory Committee

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development support

• Team culture