Future Seekers Facilitator

The Smith Family is an independent children's charity helping Australian children living in disadvantage to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

• Become part of our family and make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Casual position
• Based in Mackay, QLD

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 work across our participating schools in Mackay 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. We pay $50 an hour, minimum of three hours per day on the days you deliver.

About our role
You will be responsible for:

• One hour a week for 6 weeks to assist Year 6 students transition to secondary school (Passport to Success)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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' license, 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.
• 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 by copying and pasting the following link in your browser: https://static.ethicaljobs.com.au/media/1712195857_1ZYI4_.pdf

Please contact us today by uploading your resume and cover letter here (employment link) or emailing Susan Thompson, Programs Facilitator Manager via ************@thesmithfamily.com.au and remember to add in your location - Suburb & State.

Closing date: Monday 22 April 2024 unless a successful candidate is identified sooner

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.