Girls Coach, Girls at the Centre

• 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 September 2027, based in Wagga Wagga, 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 Girls Coach 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. Girls Coaches are active role models and provide access to networks and mentors outside the school to raise aspirations and develop thinking on career pathways. 

As a Girls Coach, you will:

• Support program participants to develop individual goals that support their attendance, achievement and social/emotional confidence and wellbeing
• Support, guide and coach participants to stay on track with their goals
• Coordinate services and activities for program participants aligned with program objectives
• Maintain records of activities provided and progress of participants in the programDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with key school staff and relevant community agencies

About you

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

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively to develop constructive relationships with young Aboriginal women
• Demonstrated ability in working with diverse young people
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and trusting relationships with parents and families
• Experience in working in communities where there are high levels of disadvantage
• Good knowledge of community services in Wagga Wagga
• A current drivers 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: 5 October 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.