Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships | Little Collins Street (HQ) | Maximum Term - Full time, Maximum Term - Part-time

- Maximum term position offered on a full time/part timebasis to 31 August 2028, based at our Little Collins StreetOffice
- Annual salary is $87,354 + 12% super
- Other benefits include:
- Regular performance feedback and performance reviewprocess
- Supportive environment and caring work culture withwork/life balance
- Cultural Diversity
- Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including:superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones,professionaldevelopment, subscriptions andmemberships, and briefcases
- Flare Employee Discounts Program
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of thelands and waters where we live and work. We pay respect to theirelders past, present and emerging.

*AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representativeleave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees inobserving significant cultural practices, attending communitymeetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with theFirst Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.

About the role:

If successful, you will be responsibile for facilitating andcollaborating on a range of projects within the Knowledge Centre,while undertaking applied research to support policy responses, andcontribute to specific
projects with limited direction. You will also contribute to tenderbids and for small grants.

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

- A relevant Degree in Social Science or related field and/orwith a research component; and experience in writing forexternal audiences
- Skills and successful experience in undertaking smallapplied research projects and / or contributing as part of aresearch team to large projects and tender/grantsubmissions
- Excellent demonstrated project management andorganisational skills including capacity to consult,collaborate, plan, action,



review and improve and to completedeliverables on time and to a high standard
- Excellent writing skills to produce clear, concise and wellorganised reports and submissions for a range of purposes andaudiences
- Ability to design and undertake qualitative andquantitative research including experience in use of dataanalysis software
- Demonstrated successful analytical skills with an abilityto think strategically in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skillsincluding the ability to engage effectively with a range ofinternal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and support the effectivework of volunteers and interns
- Ability to work independently and flexibly to achieveresults in fluid policy contexts as well as contribute to ateam
- Capacity and willingness to learn new skills andincorporate new knowledge and work in new areas
- Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability,teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES AustraliaVision and Mission and demonstrated commitment to quality andcontinuous improvement principles

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 5PM on Wednesday 19 August 2026, however interviews and/orother selection processes will commence as suitable applicationsare received.

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in thedelivery of education, training, employment, settlement andcommunity services to a culturally and linguistically diverse(CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce andstrongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides bythe Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must havethe right to work in Australia. All offers of employment aresubject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a currentWorking with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity,Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, HumanRights.

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📌 Projects and Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Ames Australia
📍 Melbourne