Programs Coordinator

• Make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Located in Dapto, NSW
• Permanent full time position

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 Programs Coordinator to join our organisation. Reporting to the Team Leader and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will coordinate the delivery of the Learning for Life suite of programs, including the building and maintenance of key school partnerships.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining purposeful relationships with partner schools and other community organisations to support the delivery of a core suite of programs
• Working closely with the local Family Partnership Coordinator to provide scholarship students with appropriate and relevant learning opportunities through The Smith Family programs to support their educational goals
• Working closely with Program Specialists to support implementation of core programs
• Providing support to other team members in the maintenance and/or delivery of our suite of education-focussed programs
• As a learning organisation, we would expect the successful candidate to participate in our reflective practice and continuous improvement approach

About you

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

• High-level interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in presenting and facilitating
• Excellent organisational administrative skills (including computer literacy, data, and time management)
• Demonstrated capability to manage and plan own work to achieve identified goals within time constraints
• Flexibility to respond to competing demands
• Good negotiation skills
• Holds a current driver's license

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: 30 January 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.