Date: 22 Jun 2026
Location: Western Australia, AU
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Company: The Smith Family
Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working
Permanent full time position based in Maddington, WA
The Smith Family is a national children’s 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
Our Learning for Life program provides emotional, practical and financial support to help children and young people experiencing disadvantage with their education. Our support starts in the early years of learning development and continues through primary and high school.
As part of the Learning for Life team, the Programs Coordinator works with families and partner schools in the Armadale Community to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of the Learning for Life suite of programs, including the development and maintenance of key school partnerships.
As a Programs Coordinator, you will:
Be prepared to facilitate programs in LFL suite
Take a data-led approach, identify the needs of schools and the community to determine suitable program implementation
Develop and maintain purposeful relationships with partner schools and other community organisations to support the delivery of a core suite of programs
Provide recognition, support and training to program delivery volunteers
Provide support in the maintenance and/or delivery of our suite of education-focussed programs
Contribute as a valued member of a local Learning for Life Team, and collaborate with the broader organisation
Focus on personal and professional growth, including on-the-job skill development and regular coaching with your leader
About You
Programs Coordinator’s come from varied backgrounds with different skills and experience.
As well as a passion for supporting student educational outcomes, you will bring:
Experience in planning and coordinating programs, including program content delivery to small groups
Experience in establishing and maintaining relevant partnerships
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Capability to work autonomously; organising your own day, problem solving and adapting when things don’t go to plan
Computer literacy and motivation; completing administrative or data entry tasks and achieving goals
A current driver’s licence
Our Benefits
Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family’s 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, and save with discounts at retailers across the country
Feel you belong; in a supportive, diverse team, with inclusive leave options (including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave) and regular opportunities to connect with colleagues and community
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
Closing date: 5 July 2026
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. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
