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 ****, 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.
About the role n
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 n
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 strong 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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Valuable 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.
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📌 Girls Coach, Girls At The Centre (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 The Smith Family
📍 Wagga Wagga