Family Partnerships Coordinator

Description:

Reporting to the Team Leader (Learning for Life) and working with a dedicated, energised, and passionate team, this role will help manage and deliver one of our most valuable programs – Learning for Life (LfL). The role involves planning and implementing The Smith Family Scholarships and taking a strength based, family led practice approach to support stronger educational outcomes for students. You will maintain key relationships with a range of stakeholders, including families on the program, partner schools, community groups and volunteers. As a champion of our work within the community, you’ll find this a highly engaging and fulfilling opportunity that makes a difference to the lives of Australian children every day.

While every day will be different, you will primarily be responsible for:

• Liaising with Schools and Principals on the progress of student referrals to the program
• Enhancing relationships with key people in Schools to positively impact on attendance and school completion rates
• Contacting scholarship families to inform of programs and inviting them to participate
• Taking a family led practice approach to maximise school attendance and support key transitions
• Ensuring excellent database management and administration support for students
• Sourcing students and families for media opportunities

Along with your commitment to make a difference, you’ll also bring:

• High-level interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills (including computer literacy, data entry and time management)
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining relevant community partnerships
• Proven experience in working with families taking a family partnership approach
• Hold a current driver’s licence