October 22, 2024

The Smith Family

OTHER & FULL TIME

Programs Coordinator

Make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
Permanent full-time position
Based in Blacktown, 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 seeking a Programs Coordinator to join our organisation. Reporting to the Team Leader, Learning for Life and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will coordinate the delivery of the Learning for Life suite of programs, including the development and maintenance of key school partnerships.

About our role

You will be responsible for:

Identifying the needs of schools and community to determine program fit.
Facilitate the delivery and administration of Learning for Life programs in partner schools and the local community.
Accurate data entry and record keeping.
Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with partner schools and relevant community agencies.
Support volunteers including recruiting, inducting and training.

About you

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

Experience in planning and coordinating programs/projects.
Strong stakeholder management experience.
Demonstrated experience in administration including computer literacy, data and time management.
Experience in presenting and facilitating.
Hold a current drivers licence.
Have or willing to obtain an employee Working With Children's Check.

About our culture

The Smith Family has employees at the centre of its values and operations. We nurture a supportive and inclusive culture that enables people to achieve personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. With a proven work-life balance, wellbeing and health are our top priorities. Enjoy many other benefits, such as tax concessions and flexible working arrangements.

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 Warunee Nuij, Team Leader, Learning for Life at Warunee.nuij@thesmithfamily.com.au.

Closing date: 10 November 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.