Project Officer, Communities For Children

• Make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Temporary full-time position until the end June 2026
• Based in Katherine, NT

The Smith Family is a children’s education charity that helps young Australians experiencing disadvantage to create better futures for themselves through harnessing the power of education. 

We are seeking a Project Officer, Communities for Children to join our organisation. Reporting to the Project Manager – Communities for Children Facilitating Partner (CfC FP) and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will work closely to support the project nanager, project committee, community stakeholders and partners in building community capacity. CfC FP is a place-based initiative that facilitates early intervention and prevention activities, builds community and sector capacity, and strengthens service connections and systems to improve outcomes for children and their families.

About our role

You will be responsible for:

• Community Partner support: support project planning, record keeping, build capacity
• Data coordination and reporting: support strategic planning, support community partners, collate and interpret data
• Community Liaison: build relationships, networking, support and participate in community events, organise and provide administrative support for meetings
• CfC FP Activities: support and promote Katherine Region CfC FP 

About you 

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

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in Social Science, Humanities or equivalent work experience
• Can work flexibly in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of the child, family and community services sector along with knowledge of Katherine and the Big Rivers region.
• Proficiency in MS Office (primarily Word, Excel, and Outlook) and using web browsers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Full current Drivers Licence or an ability to obtain one prior to commencement. 
• Have or willing to obtain an employee Working With Children's Check

About our culture
 
The Smith Family has employees at the centre of its values and operations. We nurture a supportive and inclusive culture that enables people to achieve personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. With a proven work-life balance, wellbeing and health are our top priorities. Enjoy many other benefits, such as tax concessions and flexible working arrangements.
 
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: 30 September 2024
 
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.