Programs Coordinator

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Permanent full-time position
• Based in Frankston, Victoria

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 an experience Program Coordinator to plan and implement The Smith Family suite of Learning for Life programs within the local community. You will maintain key relationships with a range of stakeholders, including families in the program, partner schools, community groups and volunteers. You will also be responsible for reporting and tracking the progress of the programs, including resources and budgets, contributing to The Smith Family vision.

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

• Establish and maintain Partner School relationships and monitoring progress, planning, implementation and feedback on programs and activities.
• Continually monitor program delivery and ensure the database has accurate and up to date information.
• Advocate for and answer enquiries relating to The Smith Family educational programs.
• Meet with fellow team members to discuss potential improvements that can be made to the programs.
• Build relationships and work with community leaders and organisations to identify partnership opportunities.

About you

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

• A genuine care about supporting the educational outcomes of young people.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining strong partnerships and relationship development.
• Relevant experience managing and coordinating multiple programs simultaneously.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate data.
• Hold a current drivers licence.
• Hold or be willing to undertake a Working with Children 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 including a complete care and safety platform, unlimited Employee Assistance and access to a huge range of fitness facilities with Fitness Passport.

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.

Closing date: 11 August 2025

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.