Ian John Powell

Summary

• Oversaw compliance and quality assurance for nationally accredited adult education programs, ensuring alignment with government standards and learner outcomes. Supported trainers and learners by maintaining systems that fostered educational integrity, accessibility, and career readiness.

Responsibilities

• Ensured accurate record-keeping across learning plans, assessments, and AVETMISS reporting, leveraging student management systems to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Facilitated internal audits, validation, and moderation processes to support risk management and uphold the Standards for RTOs, including preparation for the 2025 transition.
• Collaborated with trainers to align learning content with vocational outcomes and industry expectations, reinforcing compliance with training package requirements.
• Delivered training programs in accordance with ASQA and contractual requirements, ensuring regulatory alignment and contributing to successful audit outcomes.

Achievements

Initiated and implemented system improvements to resolve ongoing issues with the PowerPro student recording system, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in issuing qualifications. The SEE Manager confirmed the initiative led to a substantial reduction in processing time and improved compliance with quality assurance standards.

Summary

• Taught foundational literacy, numeracy, and employability skills to recent school leavers, supporting their transition into further education, training, or entry-level employment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitated job readiness and career exploration activities aligned with training package outcomes and evidence requirements under the
• Coordinated with internal and external support services to ensure learner engagement and support were well-documented, monitored, and compliant with regulatory obligations.
• Tracked learner engagement, mentoring, and outcomes to support AVETMISS reporting, audit preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Achievements

Monitored compliance of student portfolios, directly contributing to the successful placement of students into apprenticeships through accurate, industry-relevant documentation and collaboration with educators.

Summary

• Delivered foundational language, literacy, and numeracy training to very low level adult learners, supporting their transition into further education, training, or employment. Worked closely with diverse cohorts to build confidence, workplace readiness, and lifelong learning skills

Responsibilities

• Ensured Documentation Compliance: Created and maintained individual learning and career action plans aligned with RTO and audit requirements, supporting learner progression and regulatory readiness.
• Facilitated job readiness and career exploration activities that met unit outcomes and evidence requirements under the Standards for RTOs.
• Collaborated with support services to ensure learner engagement and assistance were well-documented and compliant with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Accurately tracked learner mentoring, engagement, and progress to support AVETMISS reporting, audit preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Achievements

• Enabled students with limited English literacy and core skills to successfully transition into employment, overcoming significant barriers to job-readiness. Achieved a success rate exceeding 90%, with participants securing meaningful employment as a direct outcome of targeted training and support.

Summary

• Ensured compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct for service providers through policy implementation, risk management, and documentation oversight. Supported ethical service delivery and participant safeguarding in line with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Developed, implemented, and monitored internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with NDIS Practice Standards, Code of Conduct, and quality indicators.
• Maintained comprehensive and compliant documentation, including incident reports, risk assessments, and audit-ready records to support regulatory obligations.
• Conducted regular risk assessments and compliance checks to identify gaps, mitigate risks, and ensure safe, ethical, and person-centred service delivery.
• Collaborated with service delivery teams to embed compliance into daily operations, providing guidance and training to uphold best practices and continuous improvement.

Achievements

Researched, developed, and implemented a comprehensive Risk Management Matrix and Policy from the ground up, providing a functional and enduring framework that continues to guide business operations. The policy was recognised for its thorough coverage and practical assessment of organisational risks, supporting ongoing compliance and quality assurance.

Summary

• Provided students and job seekers with educational and vocational guidance, helping them to clarify career goals, make informed course selections, administer student enrolments and plan their study pathways.

Responsibilities

• Delivered career development support from enrolment to post-completion, ensuring services met contractual obligations and contributed to positive learner outcomes.
• Facilitated one-on-one consultations and employability workshops, maintaining audit-ready records to support compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with academic and external stakeholders to align career services with training package requirements, while fostering a compliant and supportive learning environment.

Achievements

• Advised prospective students on course options, leading to increased enrolments, higher completion rates, and strong graduate satisfaction with employment outcomes.

Summary

• Delivered foundational LLN support with DTWD and RTO standards, enhancing and supporting literacy and vocational outcomes within a compliant team teaching model.

Responsibilities

• Maintained audit-ready records of learner participation and support strategies, aligned with AVETMISS and contractual reporting requirements.
• Collaborated with vocational lecturers to integrate CAVSS delivery, ensuring alignment with funding and compliance guidelines.
• Contributed to quality assurance through validation and review processes, supporting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Achievements

• Successfully engaged over 75% of enrolments of disengaged youth using tailored, strengths-based strategies, successfully re-engaging them in vocational pathways and improving their employability through increased participation, confidence, and readiness for work or further training.

Summary

• Administered a LLN support model aligned with industry qualifications, tailoring delivery through individualised tutoring towards enhancing students’ vocational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Designed and delivered targeted skill development programs to LLN support contextualised to industry qualifications, ensuring alignment with associated vocational training package requirements and compliance standards.
• Collaborated with trainers to integrate core skills into vocational delivery, strengthen outcomes across diverse training contexts supporting required assessment practice.
• Contributed to continuous improvement by identifying skill gaps and aligning delivery strategies with compliance and quality assurance frameworks.

Achievements

• Achieved significant learner progress, with over 85% demonstrating measurable improvement in core competencies observed from results in contextually based classes and assessments essential for vocational success.

Summary

Facilitated job seekers with labor market transferable skills including job searching, interview and resume preparation skills, workplace readiness, and career exploration to help them enter or re-enter the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Delivered training programs and career guidance in compliance with vocational education standards, supporting participants in achieving meaningful employment outcomes.
• Conducted individualized assessments to identify vocational goals, monitored job seeker progress, and maintained audit-ready documentation aligned with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Partnered with employers and industry bodies to develop compliant work placements, apprenticeships, and traineeships, ensuring adherence to WHS and training package standards.

Achievements

• Successfully increased participant job-seeking knowledge and confidence, with over 85% demonstrating improved resume writing, interview skills, and job application strategies, as measured through post-training assessments and employment outcomes.

Summary

• Provided services in managing a caseload of job seekers to find and maintain employment, providing personalized support with career guidance, creating tailored job plans, addressing barriers , market candidates to employers, job placements, and post-placement assistance.

Responsibilities

• Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed Job plans in alignment with government contract requirements, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with program guidelines.
• Delivered tailored employment support and vocational interventions while maintaining strict adherence to mutual obligation and participation requirements.
• Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure service delivery met quality assurance benchmarks and compliance frameworks.

Achievements

• Consistently exceeded monthly placement and outcome KPIs by achieving a 25% higher-than-target employment placement rate, through tailored client support, strategic employer engagement, and compliance with Job Services Australia contractual obligations.