• Full-Time ongoing position, based at our Little Collins Street (HQ) office.
• Annual salary is $100,790 + 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 support the Director Strategic Policy, Performance and Quality in leading key evidence informed policy development, strategic initiatives, research, innovation and continuous improvement across the Education Portfolio. The role develops evidence-informed policy, undertakes research and evaluation, leads strategic projects, identifies emerging opportunities, and supports the adoption of innovative and technology-enabled solutions that enhance learner outcomes, organisational performance, and service delivery. Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external stakeholders, the role contributes to strategic planning, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous improvement to strengthen the quality, sustainability and future readiness of AMES Australia's education programs.

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria

• Degree in Education, Community Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Business with proven research experience; AND A minimum of 5 years’ experience in policy development and innovation
• Demonstrated experience leading complex strategic projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary trends in educational technology, data analytics, digital learning and AI applications in education, training or community service environments.
• Demonstrated successful analytical skills with an ability to interpret data, generate insights and translate findings into practical recommendations, and to think strategically in a competitive environment
• Ability to source, gather, synthesise and document models, evidence and examples from across an organisation for use in policy responses and tenders
• Excellent writing skills to produce clear, concise and well organised text for a range of purposes and audiences
• Sound knowledge of settlement, education, training and employment policy contexts and an ability to apply these to policy work and tenders
• Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong project management skills to lead and motivate a team and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff including performance reviews and demonstrated capacity to provide leadership mentoring and support
• Demonstrated organisational skills that facilitate the production of high- quality documents within specified time lines 
• Ability to work independently and flexibly to achieve results in fluid policy contexts as well as contribute to a team
• Capacity and willingness to learn new skills and incorporate new knowledge and work in new areas
• 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 6pm on the advertised closing date, however interviews and/or other selection processes will commence as suitable applications are received.

To apply for this position please clikc "Apply Now" and 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.

A position description is attached.