- Full-time Maximum Term position to 30 June 2027, based atour Little Collins St office
- Provide functional leadership for student management,attendance and related systems to ensure high‑quality,compliant data that supports organisational performance,funding integrity and decision‑making
- Annual salary is $100,790 + 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 purpose of the Performance and System Leadis to provide functional leadership for student management,attendance and related systems to ensure high‑quality, compliantdata that supports organisational performance, funding integrityand decision‑making. It is responsible for optimising systems,strengthening data governance, and delivering effective performancereporting, analytics and automation. In addition,



theposition supports operational teams through clear systemgovernance, procedures, training and change management, and acts asthe key liaison with AMES IT Team, vendors and government systems to ensure reliable integration and adoption.

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

- Minimum of a Diploma in Information Systems, DataAnalytics, Business Management and
- Analytics or Education Management; AND
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing Student ManagementSystems (preferably aXcelerate), data governance, qualityassurance and compliance reporting

OR

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing Student ManagementSystems (preferably aXcelerate), data governance, qualityassurance and compliance reporting
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian VET sector,including RTO compliance obligations, AVETMISS and governmentreporting requirements
- Solid understanding of student management and studentattendance processes and a proven ability to develop, establishand manage systems to support student enrolments andattendance, performance reporting and claiming
- Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, withability to analyse processes clearly and identify and implementprocess improvements
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills,



includingexcellent report writing skills and the ability to workcollaboratively with others to identify, analyse and implementeffective system and process improvements and to influencesuccessful outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, training,coaching and guidance to employees and managers on newprocesses and systems
- Strong internal and external stakeholder engagement andmanagement skills
- Demonstrated success in implementing and managing change,motivating employees through the change process, and deliveringconsistent process improvements and planned outcomes
- Strong project management and organisational skills withthe ability to manage multiple priorities anddeadlines

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.

Attachments:

- Performance and Systems Lead J2022627 Apr 2026 v1.pdf

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📌 Performance and System Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Ames Australia
📍 Melbourne