The ITEC25 Conference, held from 2–4 April 2025 at the Hilton Adelaide, brought together key leaders from across the tertiary education sector for three days of discussion, collaboration, and idea-sharing. With a focus on skills training, higher education, and international education in Australia, the event attracted thought leaders and stakeholders from a wide range of sectors, including government.
PeoplePartners was proud to be a sponsor and an active participant, represented by Success Partner Vik Chandika and Partnership Consultant Suraj Chandika. Flying in from our Durban office in South Africa, they were on hand to help RTOs rethink their workforce approach and share valuable insights.
A Look Back at ITEC25
Throughout the event, we had insightful conversations with RTO leaders about the ongoing workforce challenges they face—whether it’s tackling staffing shortages, bridging training gaps, or easing administrative burdens. These discussions made it clear that there’s a real need for more flexible, strategic workforce planning to support growth and sustainability in the education and training sector.
The conference program set the perfect backdrop for these discussions, with sessions focusing on the evolving needs of RTOs, the role of AI in transforming industries, and aligning workforce skills with employer expectations.
Other key topics included reskilling workers for emerging sectors, workforce skilling to support economic growth, and the Australian government’s evolving relationship with business. These sessions highlighted the strategies and innovations shaping the future of education and workforce development in Australia.
Boosting RTO’s Profitability and Efficiency with Workforce Solutions
If you’re like many RTO business leaders we connected with at ITEC25, you’re probably facing some common—but serious—workforce challenges:
- Hard-to-fill roles
- Slow and costly onboarding
- High attrition
- Complex, specialised positions
- Workload bottlenecks
- Recurring team issues
These challenges don’t just create daily stress—they limit your RTO’s ability to grow, innovate, and deliver quality training at scale. And while hiring locally is getting tougher, the solution isn’t to replace roles—it’s to redesign them.
That’s where a smarter workforce strategy comes in.
At PeoplePartners, we work closely with RTOs to rethink how teams are built and supported. Our approach is built around helping you scale faster, free up your trainers from admin tasks, and improve both performance and profitability.
Specialised Dedicated RTO Staffing
Access talent precisely matched to your RTO’s unique needs
Right People, Right Seats
Hire high-quality education support staff who share your values
Freedom From $6 Tasks
Shift low-value admin off your trainers’ plates so they can focus on high-impact work
70% Cost Savings
Reduce overhead without compromising quality
Transparent Salary
Build trust and boost retention through clear, honest compensation
A more resilient, scalable RTO workforce starts here—with the right people in the right seats, fewer bottlenecks, and more time to focus on what matters most: delivering excellent training.
Creating Conversations (and a Bit of Competition) at the PeoplePartners Booth
At ITEC25, we wanted our booth to be more than just a space to display brochures—it was a place to start real conversations. Our event delegates Vik and Suraj brought great energy to the floor, engaging with RTO leaders and guests through open chats about industry challenges, workforce planning, and smarter staffing solutions.
To add a bit of fun to the mix, we ran a “Guess the Cash” game, inviting attendees to estimate the amount of faux cash sealed inside a briefcase. The participants with the closest guess took home wine gift boxes—a small celebration of sharp eyes and even sharper instincts.
The game gave people a reason to stop by, stay a little longer, and spark conversations that mattered. It turned our booth into a space where insight met a bit of lighthearted fun—reminding us that genuine connections often start with something simple.
What’s Next: Smarter Teams for a Stronger Sector
ITEC25 raised some timely questions for the tertiary education space: How can training providers keep up with evolving industry needs? What’s the right balance between quality, cost, and scale? And how do we build teams that can adapt?
For many RTOs, the answer lies in smarter workforce strategies. Whether it’s easing the admin burden, filling hard-to-hire roles, or scaling support teams more sustainably, rethinking how teams are built is becoming essential.
That’s where PeoplePartners comes in. We partner with RTOs to redesign roles, align teams with operational goals, and create room for trainers to focus on what matters most—delivering quality education.
If you’re ready to explore a more scalable and efficient workforce model, let’s talk.
