• Become part of our family and make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Casual position
• Based in Gladstone, 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 seeking an experienced Facilitator to join our family. Reporting to the Programs Facilitator Manager and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will to work across our participating schools in Gladstone 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.

About our role

You will be responsible for:

• 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)
• 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)
• 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 and committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us today by applying with your resume and cover letter or emailing Susan Thompson, Programs Facilitator Manager via [email protected] and remember to add in your location – suburb & State. You may view the position description here.

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.

A position description is attached.