Programs Coordinator
- Coordinate the delivery of educational programs for disadvantaged children and young people.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with schools and community organisations.
- Support program delivery volunteers and contribute to the Learning for Life team.
- Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
- Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working
- Temporary full-time position until May 2027, based in Launceston, TAS
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 the 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 Programs Coordinator works with families and partner schools in Launceston and surrounding areas, to coordinate the delivery of the Learning for Life suite of programs, including the development and maintenance of key school partnerships.
- Taking a data-led approach, identify the needs of schools and the community to determine suitable program implementation
- Develop and maintain purposeful relationships with partner schools and other community organisations to support the delivery of a core suite of programs
- Providing recognition, support and training to program delivery volunteers
- Provide support in the maintenance and/or delivery of our suite of education-focussed programs
- Contribute as a valued member of a local Learning for Life Team, and collaborate with the broader organisation
About you
As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:
- Experience in planning and coordinating programs, including program content delivery to small groups
- Experience in establishing and maintaining relevant partnerships
- 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
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
If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you.
You may view the position description here.
Closing date: 16 September 2026
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.
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