Prevention Education Project Officer

Prevention Education Project Officer

SCHADS Level 5.1

Part time - 22.5 hours per week

12-month Fixed Term Contract

About the role

The Prevention Education Project Officer is responsible for designing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating education, prevention and community engagement initiatives that support safe, respectful and inclusive communities. The role facilitates education sessions, community workshops and online learning content, while building partnerships with schools, councils and community services to support access to programs, including fee-for-service opportunities. The position includes coordination of the Game On for Change program in partnership with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, including baseline survey preparation, program content development, liaison with participating schools and stakeholders, registration management, logistics, delivery planning and support for program evaluation and participant feedback.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, facilitate and evaluate education sessions, prevention activities and community workshops that promote safe, respectful and inclusive communities.

• Design and develop educational online webinars and resources for inclusion on The Family Co.'s platform.

• Coordinate prevention campaigns and community engagement initiatives in response to identified community needs.

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships with schools, councils, community services and other partners to support access to programs, including fee-for-service opportunities.

• Coordinate and support delivery of the Game On for Change program, including baseline survey preparation and implementation, program content, delivery schedules, school liaison, registrations and logistics.

• Coordinate with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks regarding Game On for Change content and delivery schedules.

• Coordinate casual facilitators and support delivery planning for program activities.

• Collect, review and use program data, participant feedback and evaluation findings to inform program improvement and demonstrate outcomes.

• Support evaluation, reporting and participant feedback processes for Game On for Change and broader education and prevention activities.

• Contribute to reports, funding acquittals, partnership updates and internal documentation as required.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in community services, education, social work, youth work, health promotion or a related discipline, and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating, facilitating and evaluating education sessions, workshops, webinars, campaigns or community-based initiatives.

• Demonstrated understanding of prevention, community engagement, inclusion, child safety and strengths-based practice principles.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with schools, councils, community organisations, sporting partners, government agencies and other stakeholders.

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to coordinate schedules, registrations, logistics, casual facilitators, documentation and reporting requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to collect and use data, feedback and evaluation findings to inform program delivery, reporting and continuous improvement.

• High-level digital literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office applications, online platforms and webinar or learning systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent and promote The Family Co. to community members, schools and external stakeholders.

• Current NSW Driver Licence, Current Working with Children Check or ability to obtain, and a valid Police Check.

About us

The Family Co. is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to support and strengthen the capacity of families within our community by providing programs and services designed to contribute to the promotion and maintenance of safety and well-being amongst all family members. The Family Co. has a strong commitment to education and prevention, promoting healthy relationships, safety and wellbeing for children, young people, families and communities.