Ryan Buckley
Darwin,NT
Summary
Dedicated business management and skills training professional with a strong commitment to delivering tailored educational solutions to First Nations learners. Over 20 years of hands-on leadership across a variety of sectors, including 10 years working directly with and for Indigenous organisations and 10 years working in the Vocational Education and Training sector. Personal values of integrity, fun and respect, honed over a career marked by empowering leadership and the management of results-oriented teams that consistently surpass contractual and client expectations. A strategically oriented professional who actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Education and Training Manager
The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA)
04.2021 - Current
- Lead grant applications and internal funding requests, supported by sound business plans, to diversify service delivery and revenue sources
- Defined and managed operational budgets up to $3 million annually, delivering on required surplus and expense management
- Managed the ALPA Registered Training Organisation, ensuring compliance with RTO, ASQA, VET Quality Framework, and funding requirements
- Enhanced quality and commercial outcomes for Retail and Community Services training streams through effective leadership and team development
- Expanded training offerings by developing and delivering accredited and non-accredited programs, either directly or through partnerships
- Cultivated relationships in higher education, training, and Indigenous Corporations sectors
- Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders for capacity-building, problem-solving, and participant-centric service delivery.
RTO Compliance and Projects Manager
The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA)
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Lead a continuous improvement approach in all aspects of training delivery and the design and development of new resources
- Provide regular high-level reporting to the Training Manager for escalation to the Executive Team
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of training to deliver and fully acquit all relevant funding contracts
- Implement strategies using technology to maintain efficiency and ensure programs are delivered cost effectively
- Manage a small team of trainers and administration staff over geographically diverse locations
- Provide leadership and support to all training and admin staff to ensure high output against KPIs.
Regional Manager NT
BCA National Training Group
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including Government, NGOs, and private organisations, providing high-level advice on VET programs and funding opportunities
- Liaise with Government and other stakeholders to complete funding applications, tender opportunities, training needs analysis, and training proposals
- Manage and acquit funded training programs, ensuring contract compliance and quality training achieved
- Maintain high-level communication with management on progression and develop strategies to mitigate risk
- Manage all aspects of training operations throughout the NT in line with BCA National standards and values
- Provide high level reporting to BCA National executive team
- Prioritize and facilitate continuous improvement in all aspects of NT operations.
Training and RTO Compliance Supervisor
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Monitor compliance and implement corrective measures against all Vocational Education and Training frameworks
- Provide error-free AVETMISS reporting to relevant statutory bodies
- Provide high-level reporting to the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team
- Seek out, apply for and successfully acquit funding from State and Federal funding bodies
- Consult with industry, learners, and governing bodies to ensure training is current and relevant
- Develop and nurture relationships with trainers, trainees, employers, and external stakeholders to maximize participation and outcomes
- Provide leadership and support to a small team of training staff and contracted training providers to ensure deliverables are met
- Develop and deliver contextualized training programs for Indigenous Australians in line with the retail training package and organizational requirements.
Education
Company Directors Course -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2023
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) -
BCA National Training Group
2019
Diploma of Leadership And Management (BSB51915) -
BCA National Training Group
2019
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Operational and Service Delivery
- First Nations Learning Strategies
- Vocational Education and Training
- Workplace Learning Andragogy
- Contract Management
- Grant Writing
- Financial Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Governance and Compliance
- People and Performance
- Project Management
- Change Implementation
- Policy and Legislation
- Executive and Board Reporting
- DISC Profiling
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Analytically Minded
Navigating Complexity
Results Oriented
Resource & Workload Planning
Influential Communication
Empowering Leader
Future Focused
Big Picture Thinking
Improvement Driven
Culturally Responsive
Diversity & Inclusion
Self aware and reflective
References
Emma Kelly
General Manager- Community Services, ALPA (former)
p: 0432 209 397
e: emmakelly952@gmail.com
Bibe Roadley
Managing Director- Star College Australia
p:0404 224 209
e: Bibe.Roadley@starcollege.edu.au
Timeline
Education and Training Manager
The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA)
04.2021 - Current
RTO Compliance and Projects Manager
The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA)
04.2019 - 04.2021
Regional Manager NT
BCA National Training Group
08.2018 - 04.2019
Training and RTO Compliance Supervisor
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
02.2014 - 08.2018
Company Directors Course -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) -
BCA National Training Group
Diploma of Leadership And Management (BSB51915) -
BCA National Training Group
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