Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes Permanent full-time position based in Whyalla, SA Key management role based in the SA Operations team The 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 roleWe are seeking a Team Leader, Learning for Life to lead and support a geographically dispersed team responsible for implementing our programs within the community.
Reporting to the Regional Programs Manager and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:
Lead, coach and mentor team members to drive and achieve continued success.Support the team to implement programs in accordance with guidelines, agreed processes and targets.Work with your team to develop and maintain strong working relationships with partner schools and relevant community agencies.Lead results by ensuring the team understands and applies The Smith Family outcomes framework and requirements that support program fidelity.Manage your direct reports including recruitment, induction, development plans and performance management.About youAs well as passion for community, you will bring the following:
Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.Demonstrated experience in people leadership and managing a dispersed team.Demonstrated experience in supporting quality program implementation within the NFP sector.Ability to lead discussions and work with stakeholders at various levels.Outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills.Strong presentation and facilitation skills.Experience working within a national organisation is advantageous.Ability to travel within allocated community and a current drivers licence is essential.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 with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance.About usThe 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.
You may view the position description here.
Closing date: 19 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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