Two part-time positions (0.8 FTE) opportunities available until 30 September ****, one based at our Dandeong site and one based in FootscrayDandenong - ability to speak Dari, Pashto, Hazaragi or Hindi is highly desirableFootscray - ability to speak in Vietnamese, Karen, Punjabi or Arabic is highly desirableAnnual salary is $79,627 + 12% superOther perks include:Regular performance feedback and performance review processSupportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balanceCultural DiversitySalary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professionaldevelopment, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcasesFlare Employee Discounts Program17.5% Annual Leave LoadingEmployee 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 partnershipsWell- developed written communication skills and in particular ability to write project reportsSound knowledge of community development principles and community engagement strategies and demonstrated skills and experience in engaging community organisationsGood Project Management skills, including the demonstrated ability to organise projects from development to implementation, completion and evaluation.Good Volunteer Management skills, including the demonstrated ability to operate within the National Volunteer Framework, and effectively recruit, onboard and supervise volunteersAbility to prepare and conduct presentationsAptitude to learn new systems both electronic and manualAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasksStrong working knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to EEO and OH&S; principles and practiceApplications for this position will be accepted up to 6 PM on Friday, 14 August ****, however interviews and/or other selection processes will commence as suitable applications are received.About usAMES 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's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.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).
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📌 Coordinator Community Engagement (Melbourne)
🏢 Ames Australia
📍 Melbourne