• Join our family and make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Permanent full-time role
• Cairns, QLD

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. As we continue celebrating our Centenary, we’re currently seeking a Family Partnerships Coordinator to join our family.

Reporting to the Team Leader (Learning for Life) and working with a dedicated, energised, and passionate team, this role will help manage and deliver one of our most valuable programs – Learning for Life (LfL). The role involves planning and implementing The Smith Family Scholarships and taking a strength based, family led practice approach to support stronger educational outcomes for students. You will maintain key relationships with a range of stakeholders, including families on the program, partner schools, community groups and volunteers. As a champion of our work within the community, you’ll find this a highly engaging and fulfilling opportunity that makes a difference to the lives of Australian children every day.

About our role

While every day will be different, you will primarily be responsible for:

• Liaising with Schools and Principals on the progress of student referrals to the program
• Enhancing relationships with key people in Schools to positively impact on attendance and school completion rates
• Contacting scholarship families to inform of programs and inviting them to participate
• Taking a family led practice approach to maximise school attendance and support key transitions
• Ensuring excellent database management and administration support for students
• Sourcing students and families for media opportunities

About you

Along with your commitment to make a difference, you’ll also bring:

• High-level interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills (including computer literacy, data entry and time management)
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining relevant community partnerships
• Proven experience in working with families taking a family partnership approach
• Hold a current driver’s licence

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 attached. For any other information, please contact Elaine Balladon, Team Leader, Learning for Life at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Partnerships Coordinator - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

The Smith Family is obligated to comply with Federal, State and Territory Government Rules and Health Orders. For roles that fall under Health Orders, to be eligible applicants will either need to provide proof of Vaccination or a Medical exemption.