• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Contract role through to December 2026 based in Adelaide, SA
• Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity that works with children and young people experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential by providing holistic, long-term support for their education.

About the role

We are seeking a Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Administrative and Event Support to join our growing team. Reporting to the Youth Leadership Program Manager and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:

• Ensure that all spreadsheets and databases relating to the program are kept up-to-date
• Ensure compliance with all relevant organisational policies and procedures including financial management
• Develop and maintain strong external relationships with current students and families
• Have knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous people in contemporary Australia

About you

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

• Experience in administration and coordination
• Intermediate IT skills
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
• Excellent time management and written communication skills

Our benefits

Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family’s values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:

• Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave
• Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country
• Fulfil your potential, with excellent career opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform
• Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave
• Thrive; with support for you and your family’s mental and physical health with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance

About us

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter their circumstances.

We believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents, and we work with young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.

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.

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.