Policy and Innovation Lead

Education and Social Participation | Little Collins Street (HQ) | Ongoing - Full-time

• Ongoing full-time position based at our Little Collins St office
• Lead the development of high quality policy documents including identifying relevant existing research and data, collecting input from relevant staff and contributing to writing documents
• Annual salary is $100, % 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)

About the role:

The Policy and Innovation Lead will support the role of the Program Director Policy, Compliance and Performance in leading key priorities being undertaken by the Policy, Compliance and Performance team, to contribute to and inform AMES Australia's educational policy across its educational programs, to contribute evidence based research, and drive innovation and technology across the Education Portfolio to ensure the program is a market leader in contemporary educational program delivery.

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

• Degree in Education, Community Development, Social Work or Business with proven research experience AND a minimum of 5 years' experience in policy development and innovation
• Demonstrated successful analytical skills with an ability to think strategically in a competitive environment
• Ability to source, gather, synthesise and document models, evidence and examples from across an organisation for use in policy responses and tenders
• Excellent writing skills to produce clear, concise and well organised text for a range of purposes and audiences
• Sound knowledge of settlement, education, training and employment policy contexts and an ability to apply these to policy work and tenders
• Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Strong project management skills to lead and motivate a team and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff including performance reviews and demonstrated capacity to provide leadership mentoring and support
• Demonstrated organisational skills that facilitate the production of high quality documents within specified time lines
• Ability to work independently and flexibly to achieve results in fluid policy contexts as well as contribute to a team
• Capacity and willingness to learn new skills and incorporate new knowledge and work in new areas
• Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism and demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement principles

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 5 PM on Tuesday 18 November 2025, 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.

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 include: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights