Job Description

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- Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
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- Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working
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- Temporary full-time position until September 2027, based in Wagga Wagga, NSW
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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.

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About the role

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We are seeking a Girls Coach to provide intensive and holistic support aimed at strengthening social, emotional and academic aspirations for participating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in Year 7-12. Girls Coaches are active role models and provide access to networks and mentors outside the school to raise aspirations and develop thinking on career pathways.

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As a Girls Coach, you will:

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- Support program participants to develop individual goals that support their attendance, achievement and social/emotional confidence and wellbeing
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- Support, guide and coach participants to stay on track with their goals
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- Coordinate services and activities for program participants aligned with program objectives
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- Maintain records of activities provided and progress of participants in the program Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key school staff and relevant community agencies
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About you

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

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- Demonstrated ability to work effectively to develop constructive relationships with young Aboriginal women
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- Demonstrated ability in working with diverse young people
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- Demonstrated ability to develop solid and trusting relationships with parents and families
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- Experience in working in communities where there are high levels of disadvantage
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- Good knowledge of community services in Wagga Wagga
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Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family's values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:

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- Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave
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- Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country
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- Fulfill your potential, with excellent career opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform
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- Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave
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- 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
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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.

📌 Girls Coach, Girls at the Centre (Yalgoo)
🏢 The Smith Family
📍 Yalgoo