- Full-time maximum term position to 31 July 2027, based at our Narre Warren and Dandenong office
- Annual salary is $87,354 + 12% super
- 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)
AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters where we live and work. We pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging.
- AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representative leave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in observing significant cultural practices, attending community meetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.
About the role:
If successful, you will provide day to day coordination and educational leadership to a team of Hub based teachers, trainers and administrative staff in the delivery of high quality, engaging, relevant and contract compliant place-based education programs to AMES Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adult learners.
To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:
- A Teaching Degree that includes an appropriate TESOL methodology; Current Certificate IV in TAE; and Some teaching experience.
- Demonstrated skills in overseeing and coordinating day to day operations in education or related social services
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team of teachers and administrators in developing and delivering high quality adult education programs
- Proven ability to effectively coordinate, motivate and lead the performance of staff and implement changes to procedures to improve outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently plan, schedule and deliver education programs to CALD clients within budget constraints to meet KPIs
- High level understanding of government funded adult education programs and the ability to implement financially sustainable delivery
- Experience in leading teaching staff including timetabling, allocation of DOTTS and casual and emergency teaching
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various systems including STRATA, online (Moodle) training platforms and Business Intelligence tools
- Understanding of the education regulatory requirements in SEE, Skills First, AMEP and ACFE programs in regard to quality assurance, compliance, recording and reporting
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective mentoring, training and support for all teachers
- Practical understanding of the principles of language pedagogy, adult learning and the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant accredited curricula and training packages, and the ability to develop contextualised learning programs
- Knowledge and understanding of AMES Australia communities, programs and services, and the connections applied between them
- Ability to coordinate and lead staff in creating and maintaining an effective and challenging learning and working environment
Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6PM on Saturday, 18 July 2026, 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.
For more information about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion please click here.
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 are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.
