Education and Social Participation | Werribee Education | Maximum Term - Full-time

- Maximum Term, Full-time position available to 1 November2027, based at our Werribee Education Hub
- The Work Placement Coordinator is responsible forfacilitating and coordinating student work placements acrossvarious Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses
- Annual salary is $79,627 + 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:

The VET Work Placement Coordinator positioninvolves developing strong relationships with industry partners,supporting students in their placement journey, and ensuringcompliance with relevant regulations and standards. This positionrequires excellent stakeholder engagement, working closely withrelevant managers, support and delivery AMES clients and communitypartners, and host organisations for work placement for VETstudents.



This position ensures students gain meaningful,industry-relevant experiences that align with their courserequirements and career goals.

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

- Minimum Certificate III in Business Administration,Business, Education, Community Services or similar field;AND
- At least 3 years’ experience in an administration role, inwork placement coordination, in vocational education, inindustry partnership, in education, social or communityservices; AND
- A current Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or otherqualification in Adult Education
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work placements ineducation, training, or a related industry
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strategicpartnerships with community service organisations andemployers
- Strong knowledge of compliance requirements in the VETsector, including ASQA, Skills First, ACWA and other regulatoryframeworks
- Strong interpersonal and professional skills including theability to build and maintain working stakeholder relationshipsand to advocate on a client’s behalf to achieve effective workplacements
- Ability to maintain respectful, equitable, fair, and honestinteraction with clients, staff, and external stakeholders,maintaining a culturally secure and sensitive environment
- Proven organisational and time-management skills, with theability to prioritise workloads, plan work programs, and meetdeadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team ina busy environment




- Proficiency in using databases, spreadsheets, and otherrelevant software tools
- Ability to provide clear guidance and feedback to placementstudents in the context of individual and groupsupervision
- Strong knowledge of the VET sector, including industrytrends, requirements and job market demands
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal andwritten
- Excellent administrative efficiency and record-keepingskills
- Commitment to creating a culturally safe and inclusiveenvironment
- This position may require occasional travel to visitplacement sites and attend industry meetings.
- It is a mandatory requirement for the position holder tohave and maintain a current Working With Children Check(Employee).

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6PM on Friday 13 September 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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