• Full-time maximum term position to 31 July 2025 based at our Dandenong site
• Annual salary is $87,354 + 11.5% 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
  • Employee Discount Program (Flare)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
  • Flexible Working Arrangements where it meets operational requirements

About the role

We are seeking applications for a Coordinator (Hub Operations) to join our Dandenong team. 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 these positions, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• A Teaching Degree that includes an appropriate TESOL methodology and some teaching experience
• Current Certificate IV in TAE
• 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

To apply for this position please submit:

• Your current resume
• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 5 pm on Friday 31 January 2025, however interviews and other selection processes may commence as suitable applications are received.

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 are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.

A position description is attached.