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RTO Compliance Officer

An RTO Compliance Officer ensures training organisations meet industry standards and regulations, focusing on compliance, training delivery, and student outcomes.

How do I become a rto compliance officer

Get qualified to work as a rto compliance officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time RTO Compliance Officer generally earns $1,377 per week ($71,604 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 620 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an RTO Compliance Officer. RTO Compliance Officers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly in larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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To become an RTO Compliance Officer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This course will broaden your knowledge of the vocational training industry and show you how to plan a training session, deliver group-based learning and assess the competency of students.

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RTO Compliance Officer careers

An RTO Compliance Officer ensures that registered training organisations comply with all relevant industry standards and legislation. You might check the compliance of your own organisation or be employed to conduct checks on other training facilities. RTO Compliance Officers may look at the delivery of training courses, subjects provided and student outcomes. They may also address other issues such as safety and security on campus.

To be an RTO Compliance Officer you’ll need to be highly organised and have strong attention to detail. You’ll need to understand current standards and legislation and be able to apply these to a real world setting. RTO Compliance Officers should be good communicators and may need strong problem solving skills.