Programs Coordinator
A pivotal role coordinating the delivery of a range of educational programs
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: The Smith Family
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-6867-5653
Fax: +61-3-6720-7496
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Detail information about job Programs Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Be part of an organization that makes a difference
- A pivotal role coordinating the delivery of a range of educational programs
- LOGAN COMMUNITY – ALGESTER OFFICE
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. Reporting to the Team Leader Learning for Life and working with a dedicated and passionate team, this pivotal role will manage and deliver one of our most valuable programs – Learning for Life.
The role involves planning and implementing The Smith Family suite of Learning for Life programs within Logan 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’s Family vision.
A day in the life of a Programs Coordinator might look like this, but really every day will be different:
- 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
It takes a special kind of person to be one of our Program Coordinators. Our successful candidate 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 dealing with a large number of program-related enquiries.
- Excellent time-management skills and the ability to maintain accurate data.
- Hold a current driver’s license.
Living up to our employment promise, our team members tell us that working for The Smith Family they have great job flexibility and the ability to work alongside committed, passionate and professional team members whilst engaging in challenging, fulfilling and diverse work. In turn, our team members believe that they offer commitment to our vision, mission and values and effective collaboration with fellow team members to delivery strong performance outcomes.
If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us today by sending your resume to [email protected]. You may view the position description at https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/jobs. For any other information, please contact Anthony Pfingst on 0466 409 622.
Closing date: 03 August 2018
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.