Corporate Services Support Officer
Job Summary
- Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
- Permanent part-time position (3 days per week)
- Based in Darwin NT
The Smith Family is a national childrens education charity that works with children and young people to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty so they can thrive now and into their futures.
About the role
We are seeking a Corporate Services Support Officer to work in this pivotal role and contribute to The Smith Familys are looking for the right fit - a highly motivated person who aligns to our culture and values and who will be a collaborative and co-operative team member.
Reporting to the Northern Territory Manager Learning for Life Operations and working together with a small team of dedicated energised and passionate team members you will:
- Accurately code and process invoices ensuring proper authorisation within weekly deadlines correctly follow strict processes
- Reconcile corporate credit cards for Managers ensuring appropriate authorisations
- Ensure Travel & General Expenses claim forms are completed and appropriately authorised according to accounts payable processes and policies; email to Accounts Payable on a daily basis
- Support National projects as part of the Corporate Services Teams work with nationwide teams and provide outstanding customer service to all Qld staff members who are a segment of our internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with and provide training to our volunteers to effectively accomplish tasks
About you
As well as passion for community you will bring the following:
- Experience in basic financial accounting and proficient administrative processes
- Intermediate or advanced skills of Microsoft Suite programs including but not limited to Outlook Word and Excel
- Capability to thrive in a team environment but also to work autonomously: time and priority management problem solving being resourceful and adapting when things change or new priorities are added
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail required
- A flexible and willing attitude to embrace change and undertake new challenges
Our benefits
Employees are at the centre of The Smith Familys 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 familys mental and physical health with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance
About us
The Smith Family is a national childrens 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.In your cover letter please address the first three points from the About you paragraph.
You may view the position description here.
Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026
Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Childrens 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
1 in 6 Australian children live in poverty. The Smith Family is an Australian Children's charity helping young people living in disadvantage by supporting their education and helping them break the cycle of poverty.