Strategic Engagement Project Officer, VIC/TAS/WA

• Make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Temporary full-time position until December 2025
• Flexible location based in Melbourne, Hobart, Perth, Sydney or Adelaide

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 Strategic Engagement Project Officer, VIC/TAS/WA to join our organisation. Reporting to the Beyond School Transitions Strategic Engagement Manager and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will be responsible for planning and supporting careers suite programs and activities in metropolitan or regional Smith Family communities and will support the growth of the universal model of Work Inspiration in non-Smith Family communities.

About our role
 
You will be responsible for:

• Identifying and developing pipeline of suitable Delivery Supporters to be matched for Work Inspiration Reach Out programs in consultation with other teams within the Smith Family as and when required.
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure that activities are run smoothly and meet the student and stakeholder needs.
• Support the Growing Careers Project with input into and delivery again project plan deliverables.
• Support Operations staff with school engagtement and program logistics.
• Maintain databases and monitor activities to report on delivery against planned targets.

About you

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

• Relevant tertiary level qualification (e.g. career development; business; management) or equivalent experience in business; workforce development; project management; youth attainment and transition to work or related disciplines.
• Excellent organisational, administration (including computer literacy) and time management skills with an ability to work autonomously. 
• Experience in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead discussions and meetings in person and with a geographically dispersed work environment.
• Intermediate MS Outlook, Excel skills and knowledge of CRMs.
• Cold calling experience with a successful conversion rate.
• Experience writing reports and using spreadsheets.
   

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: 1 November 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.