Family Partnerships Coordinator

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• 4 Permanent full-time positions based in Brimbank (x2), Dandenong and Shepparton VIC
• Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working

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 the role

We are seeking 4 x Family Partnerships Coordinator’s to implement The Smith Family's scholarships and take a strength based, family led practice approach to support stronger educational outcomes for students and maintain key relationships with a range of stakeholders, including families on the program, partner schools, community groups and volunteers. Reporting to the Team Leader and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will: 

• Liaise with Schools and Principals on the progress of student referrals to the program
• Enhance relationships with key people in Schools to positively impact on attendance and school completion rates
• Use a strengths-based approach to build family's capacity to support their children's education
• Take a family led practice approach to maximise school attendance and support key transitions
• Ensure excellent database management and administration support for students 

About you

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

• High-level interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills (including computer literacy, data entry and time management)
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining relevant community partnerships
• Proven experience in working with families taking a family partnership approach
• Hold a current driver’s 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 with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance

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.   Please indicate your preferred location in your cover letter.

You may view the position description here.

Closing date: 15 May 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.