Project Officer, Communities for Children
Project Officer, Communities for Children
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Job Description
- 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 childrens 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 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 Childrens Check
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 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 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 wed love to hear from you. You may view the position descriptionhere.
Closing date: 25 June 2025
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
