Programs Coordinator

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Temporary full-time position until June 2026
• Based in Mirrabooka, WA

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity that works with children and young people to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures. We are currently seeking a Programs Coordinator to help us achieve The Smith Family’s vision.

About our role

Reporting to the Team Leader, Learning for Life and working with a dedicated and passionate team, this pivotal role will manage and deliver our Learning for Life programs. The role involves planning and implementing The Smith Family suite of Learning for Life programs within Mirrabooka community. You will need to be able to help facilitate successful delivery of the programs, including supporting the Family Partnerships Coordinator with the recruitment of Learning for Life students onto programs:

• Establishing and maintaining Partner School relationships and monitoring progress, planning and implementation, and feedback on programs and activities
• Continually monitor program delivery and ensure the database has accurate and up to date information
• Advocating for and answering enquiries relating to The Smith Family educational programs
• Meeting with fellow team members to discuss potential improvements that can be made to the program
• Working with community leaders to identify partnership opportunities

About you

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

• Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating programs / projects
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining relevant partnerships
• Demonstrated experience in administration
• Holds a current driver’s licence
• High level interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated capability to manage and plan own work to achieve identified goals within time constraint
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working collaboratively and effectively in a team environment

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

For any other information, please contact Kirsty Runciman Team Leader, Learning for Life at Kirsty.Runciman@thesmithfamily.com.au

Closing date: 1 September 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.