Family Partnerships Coordinator

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About The Position

Join our family and make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education Temporary full-time position until November 2026 based in Dandenong, VIC Plan and implement The Smith Family Scholarships, and maintain key relationships with a wide range of stakeholders! 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. About our role Our Learning for Life program provides emotional, practical and financial support to help children and young people experiencing disadvantage with their education. Our support starts in the early years of learning development and continues through primary and high school. As part of the Learning for Life team, the Family Partnership Coordinator works with families in the local community, using referrals, links to programs and community relationships to support strong school attendance, achievement and post school pathways.

Requirements

• Experience building strong relationships with families and community stakeholders in roles such as a Family support Worker, Community Engagement Worker, Social Worker or School Liaison Officer
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Capability to work autonomously; organising your own day, problem solving and adapting when things don’t go to plan
• Computer literacy and motivation; completing administrative or data entry tasks and achieving goals
• A current driver’s licence
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take a family-centred approach, building partnerships with Learning for Life families
• Connect with partner schools in the community to support referral to the Learning for Life Program (where applicable) and strong ongoing program participation for Learning for Life families
• Complete administrative tasks and data entry to help plan your day and focus your efforts
• Engage with community organisations, linking families to services, information and support
• Contribute as valued member of a local Learning for Life Team, and collaborate with the broader organisation
• Focus on personal and professional growth including on-the-job skill development and regular coaching with your leader

Benefits

• Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave
• Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging , and save with discounts at retailers across the country
• Feel you belong; with a supportive, diverse and inclusive team with regular opportunities to connect with colleagues and community
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed