Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Support Officer - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Ident

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Temporary full-time position until December 2026 
• Based in Adelaide, South Australia

This position is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role. To perform this role, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the applicant is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to an exemption under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

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 currently seeking to appoint a Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Support Officer based with our Adelaide Operations team. This role will provide a direct link between The Smith Family and the families and education partners who are involved with the IYL Program.  Reporting to the IYLP Manager and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:

• Develop and maintain strong community relationships, specifically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Provide ongoing management and support to IYLP families and young people.
• Ensure delivery of the Program within the guidelines of the funding body.

About you

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

• Ideally you will already have link to and strong developed contacts with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, Leaders and members of the community or the ability to establish and maintain these.
• The ability to communicate and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain information concisely.Ability to meet deadlines and to manage a diverse workload.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 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.

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.

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: 29 June 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.