- Fulltime maximum term position to 31 August 2027, based at our Little Collins Street (HQ) 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 lead and coordinate high‑quality internal communications that strengthen employee engagement, organisational culture and change delivery across AMES Australia and advise, plan and execute AMES Australia’s flagship events. The role plays a key advisory and delivery function, providing strategic communications support, supervising end-to-end internal campaigns, and managing complex events aligned to organisational priorities.
To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:
- Minimum of a Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Media Studies; AND minimum of 3 years’ experience in events management, marketing, communications or stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver multiple events simultaneously, managing timelines, budgets, logistics and stakeholder expectations with attention to detail and quality.
- Extensive knowledge of events management principles including venue selection, supplier management, risk assessment, budget planning and post-event evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, write and edit engaging internal communications content for multiple channels including intranet, email, newsletters and digital platforms.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across all AMES Australia portfolios and external partners to identify communication needs and deliver integrated campaigns.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with capacity to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work flexibly across multiple locations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with capacity to adapt messages and tone for different audiences including staff, volunteers, clients and community organisations.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and provide informal mentoring and guidance to volunteer and casual staff with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively and respectfully with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
- Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism, and demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement principles.
Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6 pm on Sunday, 23 August 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.
