Girls Coach, Girls at the Centre

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Temporary full time position (until December 2026) based in Wagga Wagga, NSW
• Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working

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 seeking a Girls Coach, Girls at the Centre to provide intensive and holistic support aimed at strengthening social, emotional and academic aspirations for participating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in Year 7-12. Reporting to the Program Manager Girls at the Centre and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:

• Recruit girls and their families to the program
• Organise regular activities in line within program guidelines
• Provide coaching and support to girls to address barriers which may be affecting their educational attainment 
• Engage with parents/carers
• Work closely with our partner school staff to ensure participating girls are on track with their goals and to provide wrap around support around attendance, advancement and engagement

About you

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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and develop constructive relationships with young Aboriginal women
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and trusting relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and families
• Experience working in disadvantaged communities and knowledge of community services in Wagga Wagga
• Proficient in MS Office software and internet
• Clear and respectful communicator
• Highly organised and self motivated team player with a flexible approach to problem-solving
• Ability to collect and collate information for project reporting
• Current NSW Drivers licence (and own vehicle) and current NSW working with Children Check

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: 24 October 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.