Dynamic consultant with extensive experience at Chelson Gordon Consultancy, specializing in RTO compliance and operational effectiveness. Proven track record in leading audits and mentoring teams, enhancing client relationships, and implementing strategic improvements. Skilled in quality assurance and decision-making, driving compliance and operational excellence in the VET sector.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consultant
Chelson Gordon Consultancy
01.2025 - Current
Key Responsibilities
Lead consultant for RTO and VET sector clients, providing advice on compliance, governance, and operational effectiveness.
Participate in regulatory and ASQA-related audits on behalf of RTO clients, and conduct internal audits to assess compliance.
Review and evaluate RTO systems, training and assessment strategies, quality frameworks, and organizational capability.
Identify non-compliances, risks, and improvement areas, and develop corrective action plans aligned with legislation and standards.
Guide clients on requirements under the RTO Standards 2025, the National Code, and the broader Australian VET regulatory framework.
Lead and mentor a team of junior consultants, allocate workload, and oversee service delivery quality.
Maintain strong client relationships, and act as the key advisory contact for assigned organizations.
Contribute to continuous improvement in the company's internal processes, tools, and audit methodologies.
Leadership and Impact
Manage team performance, coordination, and training.
Support the capability development of new consultants.
Ensure consistent quality and client-focused advisory delivery.
Consultant in Training
Chelson Gordon Consultancy
10.2024 - 01.2025
Supported delivery of consultancy services to RTO clients, including compliance reviews and operational advisory.
Assisted with the planning and coordination of internal audits and participation in external audits on behalf of RTOs.
Conducted structured reviews of RTO systems, documentation, training and assessment processes and student records.
Helped identify compliance gaps, risks and improvement opportunities and contributed to corrective action planning.
Worked with clients to explain regulatory expectations and support implementation of recommended changes.
Prepared draft reports, audit summaries and evidence documentation for consultant review.
Enhanced understanding of RTO Standards 2025, the National Code and other VET compliance obligations.
Junior Business Consultant
Chelson Gordon Consultancy
01.2024 - 10.2024
Conducted preliminary research on RTO standards, National Code requirements, and other VET regulatory frameworks.
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