About Oban Institute

Knowledge that leads and builds.

Oban Institute is a proudly Australian Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally recognised qualifications across Leadership, Management, Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Collaborative learning at Oban Institute

Our story

Oban Institute was founded on a simple belief: education should be honest, practical and life-changing. Our founders have decades of combined experience across accounting, banking, business and education — and built Oban Institute to be the kind of training provider they would have wanted as students themselves.

Today, we support learners across New South Wales and beyond with classroom (face-to-face) learning. Our courses are designed to help learners go on to lead teams, manage finances, start businesses and make their mark in the Australian workforce.

We are a nationally registered training organisation delivering qualifications listed on training.gov.au and regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Our mission

To empower every learner with practical, nationally recognised skills that translate directly into career progression and personal confidence.

Our vision

To be one of Australia's most trusted and student-centred training organisations — recognised for outcomes, care and quality.

Our values

Integrity

We do what we say — transparent communication, honest assessments, real outcomes.

Care

Our trainers know every learner by name and remove barriers to success.

Progress

Every course is built around modern workplace reality, not outdated theory.

The team

Real people. Serious experience.

You will know your trainers and advisors by name. We keep the team small so every learner gets real attention — academic, administrative and personal.

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Elena Park
Principal & Compliance Lead

20+ years across accounting and vocational education. Oversees ASQA compliance and quality.

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Marcus Whitaker
Head of Training — Leadership

Former GM turned trainer. Designs our leadership assessments around real board-room problems.

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Priya Nandakumar
Head of Training — Finance

CPA with 15 years in industry. Leads our FNS accounting and BAS agent pathways.

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Ahmed Rahman
Student Advisor

Your first call. Matches learners to the right qualification — without the sales script.

Regulated by & recognised under
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ASQA
Regulator
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training.gov.au
National register
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AQF
Qualifications framework
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USI Registry
Commonwealth
Accreditation

ASQA-registered training organisation · RTO 46233

Every qualification we deliver is listed on training.gov.au, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority, and assessed against the national training package requirements.

Meet the standard. Raise yours.

From your first enquiry to your graduation day, we are with you. Talk to our team and find the right program for your goals.

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