Organisation : The Smith Family
Location : Perth (Sydney)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 2 Oct, 2020
About the organisation
The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity helping disadvantaged Australians to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. We are now seeking a Family Partnerships Co-ordinator to join our growing team.
About the role
Reporting to the Team Leader Learning for Life and working with a dedicated and passionate team, this pivotal role will help manage and deliver one of our most valuable programs – Learning for Life.
The role involves planning and implementing The Smith Family Scholarships and family support. You will maintain key relationships with a range of stakeholders, including families on the program, partner schools, community groups and volunteers.
A day in the life of a Family Partnership Coordinator might look like this, but really every day will be different:
- Liaising with identified schools and Principals as to progress of referrals of students to the program
- Enhancing relationships with key people in schools to positively impact on attendance and school completion rates
- Working with families to build educational engagement and participation in a range of programs and educational opportunities.
- Working with students and families to maximise school attendance
- Ensuring excellent database management and administration support for scholarship students
- Sourcing students and families for media opportunities
It takes a special kind of person to be one of our Family Partnerships Coordinators. Successful candidates will bring the following:
- High level interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills (including computer literacy, data entry and time management)
- Proven experience in establishing and maintaining relevant partnerships
- Proven experience in working with families taking a family partnership approach
- Hold a current driver’s licence
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Family Partnerships Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development