Practice Development Analyst

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Permanent full-time position flexible location
• Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance including hybrid working

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 Practice Development Analyst to support Learning for Life teams with the embedding of the Learning for Life Practice Frameworks and enhancing practice. Reporting to the Senior Practice Development Analyst and working alongside dedicated energised and passionate team members you will:

• Develop and facilitate capacity development initiatives to improve embedding of the School and Family Practice Frameworks
• Analyse data sets to understand variance in practice and where to target practice support
• Develop practice resources
• Identify ways to engage a greater number of Lfl team members in practice resources
• Coordinate cross functionality to align best practice with policies systems and structures

About you

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

• Qualification in a Social Service/Community Development related discipline and/or at least five years experience in a relevant role
• Knowledge and experience of working in community using a partnership approach
• Development of learning resources that enhance practice
• Experience in using and analysing data to drive improvements in service delivery
• Ability to build positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders

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 description here.

Closing date: 8 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 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.