Program Coordinator

• Join an impactful national organisation dedicated to changing children's lives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Multi-mode fast paced environment

Are you experienced in supporting fathers, kids and families?  Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for engaging clients?  If so, we have the perfect role for you

We are seeking a highly motivated Program Coordinator to work with our experienced team, primarily based from our hub in Port Kembla, though you will be needed in our pop-up locations as well.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in helping to provide key support for fathers and their children where it's needed most.

About us:

At The Fathering Project we recognise that fathers and father figures play a vital role in children's lives. The evidence demonstrating fathers' potential to positively influence their children's health and mental health, social success and academic achievements is now robust, indisputable, and compelling.  Effective fathering means happier, healthier futures for kids.

The Fathering Project offers the opportunity for you to use your professional skills and expertise, energy and insight to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Benefits of working at TFP:

• The ability to salary package - earn up to $15,900 tax free.
• Flexibility for a hybrid working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Excellent work/life balance, with an inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• Strong commitment to health and wellbeing.
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of children and families through your career contribution.

The Role:

This position is part of a Community Fathering team and is responsible for providing Group Program Support and some limited Case Management support to clients.  The purpose of the role is to assist and empower clients ie men who are fathers or father figures, who are at risk of or struggling with mental health issues, homelessness, family breakdown and relationship issues, financial concerns, restricted access to children, addictions.  This is done by delivering targeted programs, building relationships with services and organisations and supporting our pool of volunteers.

At TFP we utilise a trauma informed, strengths-based and evidence informed approach and methodologies when working with all internal and external stakeholders.

This role will also involve engaging schools and other community organisations in order to provide support and engagement of fathers and father figures in a multitude of different settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver programs/groups (Connect, Presence, Dads groups) – some outside normal office hours work may be required from time to time.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with associated services, relevant professionals and health organisations.  Attend regular intra-agency or family related network meetings as required by National Manager
• Support Case Manager by triaging new referrals.  Support Case Manager with Case Work on an as needs basis.
• Maintain client files and all personal information in alignment with legal obligations as well as The Fathering Projects standards and policies.
• Coordinate and provide ongoing support to TFP Volunteers

Selection Criteria - To be considered for this position you will have:

• Minimum cert iv in Community Services or equivalent
• 2+ years of supporting children and families
• Demonstrated ability to provide support in a group setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of the child protection act, mental health act and other relevant legislation
• Results and outcome oriented and experienced at building networks
• Demonstrated ability to work with men and families in crisis and work in partnership with them to achieve their goals, using a variety of evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting Aboriginal families using culturally safe and sensitive interventions.
• Previous Case Work/Case Work Management experience with at risk adults, preferably men, children and their families preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development to ensure a broad range of evidence-based models as determined necessary by the program.
• You have excellent and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current driving license.

Application Process:

• To be considered for this role, applicants must forward a Cover Letter and their CV addressing the key selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Employment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check and Criminal Record history check prior to commencement.
• For questions, further information or a copy of the Position Description please contact
• Please submit your application by COB Wednesday 15 October.  Applications for this position will be assessed as received.  If we identify a suitable applicant prior to the posted closing date for this role we may close this position sooner, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

TFP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving diversity in our service delivery and workforce.

TFP is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children and young people that engage with our organisation, including but not limited to individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and/or linguistically diverse, Gender diverse and/or same sex attracted and People with a disability.