September 6, 2024

The Smith Family

PART TIME & OTHER

Passport to Success Facilitator

Make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
Casual facilitators needed for in-school program in Term 4
Based in Wagga Wagga, NSW

The Smith Family is a children’s education charity that helps young Australians experiencing disadvantage to create better futures for themselves through harnessing the power of education.

We are currently seeking casual facilitators to join our organisation. Reporting to the Programs Facilitator Manager and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will work across our participating schools in Wagga Wagga, NSW where our ‘Learning for Life’ students are enrolled. You facilitate to the whole class, so everyone gets the benefit of these extra-curriculum programs. Programs run intermittently, as required by the participating schools. It would suit a facilitator with at least two available days per week. Scheduling can fit around your other part time/casual work/study commitments. Training and resources supplied.

About our role

The successful candidates may consider delivering one or more of the following programs, depending on their skills and experience and also the local participating schools’ needs:

One hour a week for 6 weeks to assist Year 6 students transition to secondary school (Passport to Success)
Facilitating engaging sessions to high school students for 1.5 hrs a week for 5 weeks within a term about budgets, savings, loans and other money topics (Keep the Change)
Increasing Years 4-6 and/or junior secondary students’ knowledge of the world of work, and how these relate to their own interests and strengths in 5-7 one-hour sessions (Future Seekers)
and other programs including Entrepreneurship and Career activities.

About you

As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:

Demonstrated qualifications and/or experience in the delivery of training programs or classroom-based learning.
A current drivers licence, access to a reliable and insured vehicle and a willingness to travel up to one hour each way to deliver the program sessions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people from various backgrounds.
Highly developed organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage your time effectively.
Commitment to The Smith Family’s Facilitator Quality Standards, informed by existing frameworks including the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Benefits

The Smith Family has employees at the centre of its values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:

Feel valued and appreciated, with KUDOS, our established recognition program where we share and celebrate the actions, efforts and achievements of all team members
Learn and grow; with our dedicated learning and development platform, and a culture that supports internal opportunities and development
Feel you belong; with a supportive, diverse and inclusive team and regular events where you can connect with colleagues and community
Thrive; with support for you and your family’s mental and physical health with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you. You may view the position description here.

For any other information, please contact Susan Thompson, Programs Facilitator Manager at facilitators@thesmithfamily.com.au. Remember to add "Facilitator - Wagga Wagga" in the email subject if enquiring about this role.

Closing date: 20 September 2024

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.