Family Partnerships Coordinator

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working
• Permanent full-time position based in Blacktown, NSW

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

We are seeking a Family Partnership Coordinator to support children and young people within the Western Sydney Region; this region covers Seven Hills, Mount Druitt and Cranebrook/Penrith community. The Position will be reporting to the Team Leader and working alongside dedicated, and passionate team members, you will:

• 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
• 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 members 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

About you

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

• Experience in building strong relationships with families and community stakeholders
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Capability to work autonomously and being part of the highly dedicated and passionate team
• Organising your own day, problem solving and adapting when things do not go to plan
• Computer literacy and motivation; completing administrative or data entry tasks and achieving goals
• Own your own car and in possession of 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, 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

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we would love to hear from you.

You may view the position description here.

For further information, please contact Warunee Nuij, Team Leader, Learning for Life at Warunee.nuij@thesmithfamily.com.au

Closing date: 22nd March 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.