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.
