• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Temporary full-time position until the end June 2026
• Based in Katherine, NT

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 Project Officer, Communities for Children to support the project manager, project committee, community stakeholders and partners in building community capacity. Reporting to the Project Manager – Communities for Children Facilitating Partner (CfC FP) and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:

• Community Partner support: support project planning, record keeping, build capacity
• Data coordination and reporting: support strategic planning, support community partners, collate and interpret data
• Community Liaison: build relationships, networking, support and participate in community events, organise and provide administrative support for meetings
• CfC FP Activities: support and promote Katherine Region CfC FP

About you

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

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in Social Science, Humanities or equivalent work experience
• Can work flexibly in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of the child, family and community services sector along with knowledge of Katherine and the Big Rivers region.
• Proficiency in MS Office (primarily Word, Excel, and Outlook) and using web browsers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Full current Drivers Licence or an ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Have or willing to obtain an employee Working With Children's Check

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.