• Make a genuine difference to the lives of some of Australia’s most disadvantaged families
• Casual position (3-6 hours per week) located in Gosnells, WA
• Work with primary school aged students at after school clubs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

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 currently seeking a Learning Club Coordinator to join our growing team. The Learning Club Coordinator is a vital role within the Learning for Life Programs, being responsible for the delivery The Smith Family Learning Clubs to engage students in their academic learning. This position includes, implementation and facilitation of the program, coordination and supervision of tutors and participants. To ensure the successful delivery of the Learning for Life Club program you must be willing to communicate and liaise with key stakeholders, maintain appropriate duty of care and child protection policies and ensuring relevant evaluation is completed.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Learning for Life and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will be responsible for:

• Weekly management and administrative tasks enabling smooth and efficient running of the Learning Club program.
• Supervising and supporting volunteer tutors to implement learning practices during Learning Club sessions. Learning Clubs are run out of our partner primary schools.
• Ensuring the duty of care of volunteer tutors and TSF child protection policy is implemented for the duration of the club.
• Ensuring supply and maintenance of resources for each learning club session in collaboration with the Program Coordinator.
• Regular communication with The Smith Family Program Coordinator on the overall delivery of the club and matters relating to student safety, health and welfare. The Smith Family Program Coordinator is kept informed of the overall delivery of the club, and is accountable for escalating matters relating to student safety/health /welfare.

About you

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

• Experience in working with children
• Experience in working with volunteers
• High level of literacy, written, verbal skills
• Knowledge of issues affecting disadvantaged students
• Demonstrated commitment to learning, developing skills and sharing knowledge

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
• Feel valued and appreciated, with KUDOS, our established recognition program where we share and celebrate the actions, efforts and achievements of all team members
• Feel you belong; with a supportive, diverse and inclusive team with opportunities to connect with colleagues and community
• 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, 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.

A position description is attached.