Project Officer, Communities for Children

• Make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Temporary full-time position until November 2025
• Based in Townsville, QLD

 
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 our role
 
We are seeking an experienced Project Officer, Communities for Children to join our organisation. Reporting to the 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. 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

 
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: 22 May 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.