Education and Social Participation | Dandenong, Footscray | Maximum Term - Part-time

- Two part-time positions (0.8 FTE) opportunities available until 30 September 2027, one based at our Dandeong site and one based in Footscray

- Dandenong - ability to speak Dari, Pashto, Hazaragi or Hindi is highly desirable
- Footscray - ability to speak in Vietnamese, Karen, Punjabi or Arabic is highly desirable

- Annual salary is $79,627 + 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 be under the direction of the Senior Manager Community Development & Social Participation, identify opportunities to engage community organisations that will progress the social and economic inclusion of priority groups.



In partnership with community organisations identify target group needs and implement a range of social, economic, education and training activities or capacity building projects to meet these needs.

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

- Degree qualification in community services or social sciences field; OR Minimum 5 years’ experience in community services, social sciences for event/project management (with some relevant professional development expected)
- Well -developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people including CALD communities, stakeholders (government, corporates) and to form community partnerships
- Well- developed written communication skills and in particular ability to write project reports
- Sound knowledge of community development principles and community engagement strategies and demonstrated skills and experience in engaging community organisations
- Good Project Management skills, including the demonstrated ability to organise projects from development to implementation, completion and evaluation.
- Positive Volunteer Management skills, including the demonstrated ability to operate within the National Volunteer Framework, and effectively recruit, onboard and supervise volunteers
- Ability to prepare and conduct presentations
- Well developed (intermediate )



computer skills – MS Office suite
- Aptitude to learn new systems both electronic and manual
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Strong working knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to EEO and OH&S; principles and practice

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6 PM on Friday, 14 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.

📌 Coordinator Community Engagement (Dandenong)
🏢 Ames Australia
📍 Dandenong