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.Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomesPermanent full-time positionBased in Wagga Wagga, NSW with flexible working arrangementsAbout the role We are seeking a Program Manager, Girls at the Centre to provide leadership and project management of the Girls at the Centre Program.Reporting to the Regional Programs Manager ACT/NSW and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:Lead, supervise and work with Girl Coaches to implement strategies to meet agreed outcomes.Ensure outcomes are achieved through overseeing and supporting delivery of the Girls at the Centre program in accordance with The TSF model.Lead the local implementation, reporting, monitoring and contribution to evaluation in partnership with members of the TSF team.Develop partnerships with schools, community organisations, business and local community members.Engage key stakeholders in decision making on relevant aspects of the program.About you As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:Relevant tertiary qualifications.Demonstrated experience in leading a team; strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills.Demonstrated experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups, internally and externally.Strong influence and negotiation skills.Experience in working with and having an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, young people and families.Excellent organisational, administration and time management skills.Hold a valid drivers licence and have or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check.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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr