1. Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
2. Casual role - up to 6 hours per week
3. Based in Darwin, NT
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
The Smith Family is currently seeking Coordinators to run our after-school Learning Clubs in 2026 at schools in Darwin and Palmerston. Learning Clubs are designed to support students with their schooling through fun activities that promote literacy, numeracy, creativity, teamwork and life skills.
Reporting to the Team Leader, Learning for Life and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will be responsible for:
4. Planning, implementing and facilitating weekly sessions during school terms, with support from TSF staff and volunteers (2 shifts per week, one planning, one delivering Learning Club)
5. Managing the safety and wellbeing of the students and volunteers in Learning Club
6. Coordinating and supervising volunteer tutors
7. Ensuring supply and maintenance of Learning Club resources
8. Collecting weekly attendance data and semester evaluations
9. Providing TSF staff with regular updates on matters relating to Learning Club including volunteer staffing and student engagement
About you
As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:
10. Experience working with children
11. Demonstrated commitment to learning, developing skills and sharing knowledge
12. Knowledge of issues affecting disadvantaged students
13. Good oral communication skills
14. Hold a Working with Children Card (Ochre Card) through SAFENT
Our benefits
Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family's values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:
15. Find balance, with flexible work options
16. Feel valued and appreciated, with KUDOS, our established recognition program where we share and celebrate the actions, efforts and achievements of all team members
17. Feel you belong; with a supportive, diverse and inclusive team with opportunities to connect with colleagues and community
18. 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. You may view the position description here.
Closing date: 20 February 2026
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.