Passport to Success Facilitator

• A facilitator is needed to facilitate primary and secondary school programs in Term 4
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of some of Australia’s most disadvantaged children and their families
• Casual position based in Townsville, QLD

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 casual facilitator will facilitate whole class cohorts, so everyone gets the benefit of these extra-curriculum programs. Programs run intermittently, as required by the participating schools. It would suit someone with at least two available days per week. Scheduling can fit around your other part time/casual work/study commitments. Training and resources are supplied.

The successful candidates may consider delivering one or more of the following programs, depending on their skills and experience and also the local participating schools’ needs:

• One hour a week for 6 weeks to assist Year 6 students transition to secondary school (Passport to Success)
• Increasing Years 4-6 and/or junior secondary students’ knowledge of the world of work, and how these relate to their own interests and strengths in 5-7 one-hour sessions (Future Seekers)

About you

It takes a special kind of person to work as a casual facilitator in our programs. The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated qualifications and/or experience in the delivery of training programs or classroom-based learning
• A current drivers’ license, access to a reliable and insured vehicle and a willingness to travel up to one hour each way to deliver the program sessions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people from various backgrounds
• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage your time effectively
• Commitment to The Smith Family’s Facilitator Quality Standards, informed by existing frameworks including the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

Benefits

The Smith Family has employees at the centre of its values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to: 

• Find balance, with flexible work options
• Feel valued and appreciated, with KUDOS, our established recognition program where we share and celebrate the actions, efforts and achievements of all team members
• Feel you belong; with a supportive, diverse and inclusive team with opportunities to connect with colleagues and community
• Thrive; with support for you and your family’s mental and physical health with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance

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.

For other information, please contact the Programs Facilitator Manager Susan.Thompson@thesmithfamily.com.au. Remember to add "Facilitator - Townsville, QLD" in the email subject if enquiring about this role.

Closing date: 16 September 2026 (Please note the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is successful)

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children 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.