• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Temporary full-time position (until December 2025) based in Canberra, ACT or Goulburn, NSW
• Pivotal role coordinating the delivery of our career related suite of programs and activities for the Growing Careers Project

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 Programs Coordinator, Growing Careers to coordinate the delivery of the Learning for Life suite of programs, including the building and maintenance of key school partnerships. With the aim to support secondary students to engage in four or more career related conversations through the life of the Growing Careers Project, this role will work to contribute to stronger school attendance and Year 12 attainment as a result.

Reporting to the State Project Lead, Growing Careers and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:

• Facilitate the delivery and administration of appropriate career related programs and activities from the Growing Careers Project suite across Project Partner schools.
• Work with schools to identify ‘best fit’ career related programs and activities to meet student needs and support career aspirations.
• Maintain program fidelity throughout the course of implementation.
• Develop and maintain purposeful relationships with partner schools and other community organisations to support the delivery of a core suite of programs.

About you

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

• Qualifications in community services, career development or other similar areas.
• Understanding of post school pathways.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting and facilitating.
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining relevant partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating programs / projects.
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational administrative skills (including computer literacy, data and time management).
• Have or willing to obtain an employee Working With Children's Check and hold a current driver’s licence.

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.
• Fulfill 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, 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.