• Make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Permanent full-time position
• Based in Dandenong, VIC

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 Family Partnerships 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 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

You will 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.
• Using a strengths-based approach to build family's capacity to support their children's education.
• Taking a family led practice approach to maximise school attendance and support key transitions.
• Ensuring excellent database management and administration support for students.

About you

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

• 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 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 Now, we'd love to hear from you. You may view the position description attached.

For any other information, please contact Kate Baddiley, Regional Team Leader at: [email protected] using the subject line: Family Partnerships Coordinator - Dandenong 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.