Project Officer, Communities For Children

• Make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Temporary part time position until 30 June 2026
• Based in Townsville, QLD

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 an experienced Project Officer, Communities For Children to join our organisation. Reporting to the Program Manager, Communities For Children and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will support the CfCFP Committee, community stakeholders and community partners in building community capacity. This dynamic and diverse role is temporary part time working 18 hours per week.
 
About our role
 
You will be responsible for:

• Providing administration and project support to maintain positive active partnerships.
• Attending meetings, keeping accurate records (minutes and notes), taking the role of Chair as/when required.
• Developing, creating and providing relevant data collection information and process documents (collateral).
• Assisting in the analysis of community data and identification of trends to inform on-going planning.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships and networks within the community.

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

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in Social Science, Humanities or equivalent
• Knowledge of the child, family and community services sector and service systems
• Thorough understanding of Outcomes Based Accountability frameworks and program logic models
• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply capacity building methodologies across the community sector
• High level communication and influencing skills (verbal and written), and the ability to work positively across a diverse range of views and interests
• Extensive experience in data collection, analysis and data management systems
• Full current Drivers Licence or an ability to obtain one prior to shortly after 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: 22 October 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.