Job Description

Are you a parent or carer passionate about supporting your child’s learning and ready to inspire others in your community? Join the HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) team and help empower families to connect through learning.

About the Role

As a HIPPY Tutor, you will be employed to deliver the HIPPY program in the Rockhampton and Mount Morgan communities. You’ll receive training, coaching, and ongoing support from the HIPPY Coordinator to build your skills and confidence in supporting other parents and carers.

This is a developmental role – no formal qualifications are required.

You will work a maximum of 15 hours per week across 3 days, and no school holiday work is required, making it a flexible and family friendly role.

What You’ll Do

·Deliver the HIPPY program to families through weekly or fortnightly home visits

·Support parents to engage in their child’s learning using fun and simple activities (just 15 minutes a day!)

·Encourage participation in reading, play, and educational activities

·Assist with planning and running HIPPY gatherings

·Attend all training sessions, workshops, and supervision led by the coordinator

·Link families with local services where needed with the support of the Coordinator

·Explore your own training and employment goals through the participate to Possibilities pathway

Requirements

·A passion for supporting children’s early learning and family wellbeing

·Willingness to travel locally for home visits

·Must obtain a Working with Children and young People check and National Police Clearance prior to employment

·Immunisation requirements – It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A and Pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment.

·Drivers License

What You’ll Gain

·Practical experience in early childhood and community support

·Ongoing training and coaching

·Personal growth and confidence

·The opportunity to give back to your community and make a lasting difference

What We Offer

We offer excellent working conditions with up-to-date technology, great work life balance with flexible work hours (Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm). We also offer excellent career progression and development opportunities in an innovative, community focussed organisation where we are committed to continuous improvement and have exciting plans for the future.

Other perks for joining us (not limited to):

·Competitive Salary

·Generous Salary Packaging

·Awesome Organisation Culture

·12% Employer Superannuation Contribution

·17.5% Leave Loading

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and please include:

·Your current CV or resume, including referees.

·A short 1 - 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “Key Selection Criteria” section of the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), police criminal history check, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.