Project Officer, Communities for Children
3 weeks ago
- Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
- Temporary full time position until June 2026 located in Brimbank (Sunshine), VIC
- Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working
The Smith Family is a national children's 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 a Project Officer – Communities for Children to support community partners and stakeholders in delivering projects that build community capacity. Reporting to the Project Manager – Communities for Children and working alongside a dedicated and passionate team, you will:
- Support community partners to meet funding and reporting requirements
- Monitor project deliverables and assist with data collection and analysis
- Engage with stakeholders to strengthen networks and service integration
- Coordinate community events and strategic initiatives to promote CfCFP goals
- Contribute to planning, reporting, and continuous improvement activities
About you
As well as a passion for supporting communities and building capacity, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualification in community development, social sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience in program or project support within the community services sector
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate with community partners and service providers
- Ability to collect, analyse, and report on data to support project outcomes
- Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities
- Working with Children Check and a valid driver's licence (or ability to obtain)
Our benefits
- 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 family's 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 children's 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, we'd love to hear from you. You may view the position description here.
Closing date: 15 August 2025
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. Applicationsfrom people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
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