Job Description

About us…

KWY is a leading Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation in South Australia, committed to Creating a Space for Change for Aboriginal families and communities.

Since 2011, KWY has worked to break the cycle of domestic violence, promote safety for women and children, and reduce Aboriginal children in the child protection system through a specialised suite of programs focused on empowering families through culturally grounded support and healing.

Supporting over 1,800 families annually and growing, KWY offers a dynamic and values-driven work environment where your contributions make a real impact. Join our inclusive, collaborative team and help drive meaningful change.

About the position... 

The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) is an international program operating in several different countries including the USA, Canada and New Zealand. The Brotherhood of St Laurence holds the licence to deliver HIPPY in Australia and there are currently 100 HIPPY sites across Australia.

In Australia, HIPPY is a free, two‐year, home‐based early learning and parenting program that:

• empowers parents and carers to be their child's first teacher
• supports children to develop a lifelong love of learning
• offers employment to some HIPPY parents/carers through the Tutor role
• connects families to people, places and services in their local community.

About KWY Aboriginal Corporation has a Sublicence and Funding Agreement with the Brotherhood of St. Laurence to deliver HIPPY Onkaparinga site.

The HIPPY Coordinator is accountable to the Senior Manager for facilitating the development and implementation of projects, programs, services and systems to support the department in achieving its stated goals and strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities...

• Employ, support, train and supervise Home Tutors to undertake Home Visits, delivery of the HIPPY Curriculum and foster employment and training pathways and participation in Pathways to Possibilities (P2P);
• Support the HIPPY Provider and Line Managers in management and planning and budget preparation and financial reporting where appropriate.
• Engage, recruit and retain families in the HIPPY Program at least to the targets set out in Schedule 2; S
• Support Program Participants by facilitating regular HIPPY Gatherings, connection to local services, provide required HIPPY Materials to each Program Participant and specific support to Program Participants;
• Undertake accurate recording, monitoring and submission of data and communication to HIPPY Australia in accordance with this agreement;
• Participate and build networks and partnerships across the HIPPY network and local community;
• Regularly engage in an existing early years network group.
• Attend and organise events for recruitment and program awareness training; and
• Prepare for and participate in quality, support and assessment visits as required by HIPPY Australia.

About you...

If you are passionate about making a real difference in your community and empowering families, this role offers an incredible opportunity to showcase and enhance your leadership and management abilities. You will not only employ, support, train and supervise a dedicated team, but also inspire and motivate families to engage and thrive within the HIPPY Program. Your expertise in program coordination, data management and building connections with local networks will help shape positive futures for children and their parents/ carers. With your strong organisational skills, clear communication, and commitment to community engagement, you will be at the forefront of driving meaningful change in people’s lives. Step up, lead with heart, and be part of a team creating brighter possibilities for families in South Australia.

What we offer...

• Competitive salary: $ 100,776 to $ 105,340 (range dependent on experience and qualifications). Classification under the SCHADS Award (SCHADS 5)
• Salary Packaging: Attractive salary packaging options, including meal entertainment benefits, novated leasing, and more up (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
• Generous leave benefits: Additional 7 days of gifted leave on top of the 4 weeks annual leave (gifted leave conditions apply)
• Professional development: Growing organisation with great career opportunities and ongoing training and career growth
• Inclusive culture: Join a friendly, values-driven team passionate about supporting the community
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for your wellbeing

Job requirements...

A Coordinator is, at a minimum, expected to have the following skills and experience:

• Appropriate education in Early Childhood, Community Development, Bachelor of Social Work, Diploma of Welfare Studies or equivalent qualifications in a related discipline appropriate to the coordination of child, youth, family and community services;
• Prior experience in successfully managing a community-based program;
• Knowledge of, and experience in working with, Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander families and community within the Catchment Area
• Knowledge of, and experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse families.
• Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and interests of the community and families being served.
• Experience in working with local communities and building local networks and relationships with service providers.
• Strong leadership potential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and
• Experience in supervising and training staff.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain and keep current, Child Safe Environments Training (Through Their Eyes).
• Must hold a current South Australian driver’s license and be willing and able to drive a work vehicle.
• Successful candidates will be required to clear and maintain probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance), Working with Vulnerable People Check and Working with Children Check (applicants need to hold a current WWCC to apply). 

About applying... 

• Please submit your application via Seek, including a cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the position description.
• Visit our website www.kwy.org.au/vacant-positions to download the full job description.
• Applications close COB on 30th April 2026.
• Start date: As soon as possible

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.