Coordinator Work Placement VET Program

• Maximum Term, Full-time position available to 1 November 2027, based at our Werribee Education Hub 
• The Work Placement Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating student work placements across various Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses
• Annual salary is $79,627 + 12% 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)

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:

The VET Work Placement Coordinator position involves developing strong relationships with industry partners, supporting students in their placement journey, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This position requires excellent stakeholder engagement, working closely with relevant managers, support and delivery AMES clients and community partners, and host organisations for work placement for VET students. This position ensures students gain meaningful, industry-relevant experiences that align with their course requirements and career goals.

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate 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, in work placement coordination, in vocational education, in industry partnership, in education, social or community services; AND
• A current Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or other qualification in Adult Education
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work placements in education, training, or a related industry
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with community service organisations and employers
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements in the VET sector, including ASQA, Skills First, ACWA and other regulatory frameworks
• Strong interpersonal and professional skills including the ability to build and maintain working stakeholder relationships and to advocate on a client’s behalf to achieve effective work placements
• Ability to maintain respectful, equitable, fair, and honest interaction with clients, staff, and external stakeholders, maintaining a culturally safe and sensitive environment
• Proven organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, plan work programs, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy environment
• Proficiency in using databases, spreadsheets, and other relevant software tools
• Ability to provide clear guidance and feedback to placement students in the context of individual and group supervision
• Strong knowledge of the VET sector, including industry trends, requirements and job market demands
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent administrative efficiency and record-keeping skills
• Commitment to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment
• This position may require occasional travel to visit placement sites and attend industry meetings.
• It is a mandatory requirement for the position holder to have and maintain a current Working With Children Check (Employee).

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6 PM on Friday 13 September 2026, 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.

For more information about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion please click here.

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 are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.

Attachments:
- Coordinator Work Placement VET Prog FINAL J202421 Jan25 v1.pdf