Programs Coordinator

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
• Permanent Full Time position
• Based in Nowra, 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 an experienced Programs Coordinator to join our family. Reporting to the Team Leader, Learning for Life and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this will be a hands-on role, where your proven experience and dedication to community, will help you thrive. You'll be a part of a supportive and newly created team, working on programs that create better futures for the children we support.

About our role
You will be responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining Partner School relationships and monitoring progress, planning, implementation and feedback on programs and activities
• Continually monitoring program delivery and ensure the database has accurate and up to date information
• Advocating for and answering enquiries relating to The Smith Family educational programs
• Meeting with fellow team members to discuss potential improvements that can be made to the programs
• Building relationships and working with community leaders and organisations to identify partnership opportunities
  

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

• A genuine care about supporting the educational outcomes of young people
• Demonstrated experience maintaining strong partnerships and relationship development
• Relevant experience managing and coordinating multiple programs simultaneously
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate data
• Hold a current driver's license
• 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/1713240438_P6yqu_.docx

For any other information, please contact Ashlee Whiffen, Learning for Life Team Leader at ashlee.whiffen@thesmithfamily.com.au or 0482 133 283.

Closing date: 8 May 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.