Program and Scholarship Administration Specialist (Virtual Team)Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomesPermanent full-time positionBased in Adelaide, SAThe Smith Family is a national children's education charity that works with children and young people experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential by providing holistic, long-term support for their education.
About the role We are seeking a Program and Scholarship Administration Specialist (Virtual Team) to coordinate and oversee the effective delivery of a wide range of tasks. Reporting to the Team Leader, Program & Scholarship Administration (Virtual Team) and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:
Coordinate and oversee the effective delivery of a wide range of tasks supported by The Smith Family's volunteers, including in office Adelaide volunteers as well as volunteers working virtually.Participate in special projects and working groups to ensure effective delivery of programs.Conduct recruitment, induction, training and supervision of volunteers to complete tasks within agreed timeframes and to determined quality standards.Conduct specialist activity to support the overall management of virtual volunteering and operational tasks.About youAs well as passion for community, you will bring the following:
Highly developed organisational and administrative skillsAbility to engage with, support and manage the contribution of virtual volunteers sourced from a variety of backgroundsAbility to communicate with varied audiences including the capacity to deliver trainingAdvanced computer literacy: Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Web technologies.Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlinesEmployees 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 with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance.About us The Smith Family is a national children's education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter their circumstances. We believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents, and we work with young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.
If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date: 15 November 2024. 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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