• Become part of our family and make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Temporary Full Time
• Based in Melbourne any main TSF office in VIC

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 Tertiary Program Coordinator, Learning for Life to join our family. Reporting to the Team Leader, Tertiary Program and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will work with a dedicated and passionate team and contribute to The Smith Family’s vision of creating better futures for Australians in need. The work of Tertiary Coordinators is underpinned by The Smith Family’s Practice Framework to ensure students are being empowered to contribute to their own success.

About our role

You will be responsible for:

• Direct support of up to approximately 160-200 participants involved in the Tertiary Scholarship. This support is related to the students’ transition to higher education and their ongoing attendance leading to course completion.
• Support internal media and marketing teams to source students for speaking opportunities and career development events.
• Administer the Tertiary Scholarship which supports the students on your allocations.
• Proactively build knowledge of the Higher Education sector and the challenges facing students – particularly at key transition points.

About you

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

• Tertiary qualification – preferably in the areas of education or social services
• Experienced in effectively managing multi-priority environments
• Effective communication skills (including the ability to lead discussions and work with the a range of local and national colleagues
• Agile approach to change
• A growth mindset
• Strong relationship building skills
• Effective organisational and administrative skills (including computer literacy, data entry and time management)
• 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 Now, we’d love to hear from you.

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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.