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Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working
Temporary full-time position until September ****, based in Wagga Wagga, NSW
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
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.
As a Girls Coach, you will:
Support program participants to develop individual goals that support their attendance, achievement and social/emotional confidence and wellbeing
Support, guide and coach participants to stay on track with their goals
Coordinate services and activities for program participants aligned with program objectives
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
About you
As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:




Demonstrated ability to work effectively to develop constructive relationships with young Aboriginal women
Demonstrated ability in working with diverse young people
Demonstrated ability to develop strong and trusting relationships with parents and families
Experience in working in communities where there are high levels of disadvantage
Positive knowledge of community services in Wagga Wagga
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, 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
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 (Western Australia)
🏢 The Smith Family
📍 Western Australia