Director Education Programs and Partnerships Education and Social Participation | Little Collins Street (HQ), Lonsdale Street | Ongoing - Full-timeFull-time Ongoing position available, based at either ourLittle Collins or Lonsdale St officesKey leadership position that leads the end-to-endoperational delivery of AMES Australia's Education programsacross all regionsAnnual salary is $167,918 + 12% superOther benefits include:Regular performance feedback and performance reviewprocessSupportive environment and caring work culture withwork/life balanceCultural DiversitySalary packaging (Full FBT employer) including:superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones,professionaldevelopment, subscriptions andmemberships, and briefcasesFlare Employee Discounts Program17.5% Annual Leave LoadingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of thelands and waters where we live and work. We pay respect to theirelders past, present and emerging.*AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representativeleave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees inobserving significant cultural practices, attending communitymeetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with theFirst Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.About the role: The AMES education program seeks to empower migrants to achievetheir aspirations through education. It does this through a focus on 5 key goals:Prosperous settlement for clientsClient Standards and qualityContemporary and innovative practiceProviding a great place to workThis key leadership position leads the end-to-end operationaldelivery of AMES Australia's Education programs across all regions,ensuring high-quality, compliant, financially viable andclient-centred services. The role drives operationalperformance, workforce capability, program integration, anddelivery consistency across AMEP, SEE, VET, ACFE and foundationskills programs. The position also leads strategic partnerships andbusiness development that directly enable program delivery,expansion and client pathways. As a key member of theEducation Leadership Team and working closely with the Director ofStrategic Policy, Performance and Quality, the role ensures thatoperational decisions, systems and workforce structures supportAMES' strategic direction and the needs of culturally andlinguistically diverse learners.To be considered for this role, you will be able todemonstrate the following key selection criteria:Minimum of a Degree in Education, Business, Management orrelated field; ANDMinimum 10 years' experience in operational and/or businessdevelopment roles in education field including 5+ years'experience in an executive/senior leadership role;andDemonstrated experience leading large, diverse teams andcomplex program delivery (100+)Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability todevelop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and tolead the delivery of high standards of customerserviceDemonstrated ability to recruit and develop high performingteams, coach, mentor and manage the performance of employees tomeet complex and diverse client needsStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills anddemonstrated ability to develop and promote/market innovativeapproaches to diverse clients and stakeholdersDemonstrated strong Business Development skills inmaintaining and growing current business levels according tonegotiated growth targetsProven ability to manage change, motivating staff throughthe change process, and delivering on process improvements andplanned outcomesDemonstrated financial management skills including theability to analyse performance data, manage staffingallocations, achieve program budgets and financialviabilityDemonstrated leadership in the design, organisation,delivery and development of operational services to meetdiverse client needs within parameters of relevant qualitystandards, legislative and contractual obligationsExcellent interpersonal and cross-cultural verbal andwritten communication skills, including the ability tonegotiate and resolve conflict, and to communicate across alllevels of an organisationUnderstanding of the principles of language pedagogy, adultlearning and the needs of culturally and linguistically diverselearnersKnowledge and understanding of relevant communities,programs and services, and their connectionsDemonstrated understanding of contemporary communitydevelopment and community engagement methodologies includingco-design and consumer participationIt is a mandatory requirement for the position holder tohave and maintain a current Working with Children Check (foremployment purposes)A current valid Driver's Licence will be required for thisroleApplications for this position will be accepted up to6PM on Thursday 21 May 2026, however interviews and/orother selection processes will commence as suitable applicationsare received.To apply for this position please submit:Your current resumeCover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlinedaboveAbout us AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in thedelivery of education, training, employment, settlement andcommunity services to a culturally and linguistically diverse(CALD) client base.AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce andstrongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.For more information about our commitment to Diversity andInclusion please click here .AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides bythe Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must havethe right to work in Australia. All offers of employment aresubject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a currentWorking with Children Check (where required for position).AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity,Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, HumanRights.#J-18808-Ljbffr