Education and Social Participation | Lonsdale Street | Ongoing - Part-time
* Ongoing part time positions based at our Lonsdale Street Office
* Annual salary is $111,370 + 12% super (pro-rated)
* Positions will be at 0.5 FTE
* Other benefits include:
* Regular performance feedback and performance review process
* Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
* Cultural Diversity
* Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases
* Flare Employee Discounts Program
* 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the role:
If successful, you will provide strategic and operational leadership in the delivery of client-centred, integrated and financially sustainable education and training programs within assigned Hub/sites. You will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising coordinators, teachers, trainers and administrative employees. The emphasis of the position is on achieving streamlined operations, quality services, financial viability, and alignment with the Education Strategic Plan.
To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:
* Degree in Education, Business, Management or related field
* Minimum 5 years' experience working with clients to build settlement, employment and/or education readiness; including at least 2 years' experience in a leadership position
* Demonstrated expertise in managing multi‑site education program delivery with strong knowledge of compliance and quality frameworks, and ability to identify and manage operational risk
* Demonstrated strong leadership, mentoring, performance management and workforce planning skills.
* Comprehensive understanding of adult education, CALD client needs, and community/industry partnerships.
* Demonstrated knowledge of relevant accredited curricula, and the ability to lead the development of program and contextualised learning programs
* Demonstrated business development skills and ability to in‑build and maintain partnerships with communities, employers, corporate partners and industry groups to gain and expand into new business areas.
* Strong business acumen with proven ability to achieve program KPIs, financial and quality benchmarks, budget management and reporting
* Demonstrated ability to provide pathway counselling
* Ability to lead and apply an extensive range of teaching strategies and resources, and delivery models, to optimise learning outcomes
* Extensive knowledge of the education and employment sectors to effectively drive Foundation Skills and VET programs to meet the needs of providers and individuals
Applications for this position will be accepted up to 5PM on Tuesday 25 November 2025, however interviews and/or other selection processes will commence as suitable applications are received.
To apply for this position please submit:
* Your current resume
* Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above
About us
AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.
AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).
AMES Australia's Values include: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights
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