BENEFITS
- Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
We’re looking for a professional HIPPY Home Tutor with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a maximum-term (parental cover) part-time basis, working 15.2 hours per week based in Frankston.
THE ROLE
HIPPY Home Tutors are parents or carers involved in HIPPY with their child, either currently or in the past 12 months. HIPPY Tutors are employed for 2 years to provide peer support and deliver the HIPPY program activities to approximately 10-15 families in a positive and engaging way, during Home Visits and HIPPY Gatherings.
Through regular visits, parents are given relevant materials, to support them to do fun and engaging activities with their child at home that will increase their child’s skills and confidence and to prepare for a successful school life.
- Attend BSL induction and initial HIPPY preservice training (up to 5 days) on commencement of employment, and other training as required.
- Complete all BSL Mandatory training in a timely manner.
- Network with families with young children (2-4 years old) and other community members to encourage enrolments and retention and to promote positive awareness of the HIPPY program.
- Develop and maintain a positive relationship with families to support the development of new skills and confidence in the parent.
- Attend regular tutor training to role play that week’s material and review resources before each home visit.
- Organise and attend Home Visits to role-play HIPPY activities to assigned families (usually one visit per fortnight for each family, during school terms).
Salary will be in the range of $68,171.76 to $74,381.05 pro rata per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.
ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE
We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.
To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:
- Be a participating parent in the HIPPY Program or have recently (within 12 months of his/her appointment as a Tutor) been a participating parent in the HIPPY program.
- Be comfortable visiting homes in the community and to teach parents through role play.
- Comply with risk management procedures and all BSL policies and procedures.
- Interest and enthusiasm in supporting other families with the ability to utilise a positive and encouraging approach, and to work flexibly.
- Identify with the local community and have a commitment to working in the community.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally, externally and with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to identify problems and participate in effectively resolving these, as required.
- Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan workload, prioritise and meet deadlines.
CULTURE
BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.
APPLY NOW
If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Vicki Blond at vicki.blond@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.
To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.
Applications close: Monday, 31 March 2025 at 11.55 PM
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
