HIPPY Home Tutor
At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate HIPPY Home Tutor to join our dedicated Community Programs Team.
Location: Flemington
Job Type: Maximum Term Part-Time working 15.2 hours per week
Salary: $70,557.77 to $76,984.39 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation. (pro-rata for part-time employment)
What we offer our employees
- Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
About the role
Tutors (Mentors) are employed for 2 years to provide peer support and deliver the HIPPY planned play-based activities to approximately 10-15 parents and children in a positive and engaging way, during Home Visits and HIPPY Gatherings.
- Attend BSL induction and initial HIPPY preservice training on commencement of employment, and other training as required.
- Meet with HIPPY families on a weekly/fortnightly basis to role‐play and deliver HIPPY materials in the home or a gathering.
- Assist the Coordinator to plan and deliver Gatherings or events
- Network with parents with young children (2-4 years old) and other community members to encourage enrolments and retention and to promote positive awareness of HIPPY as requested by Coordinator
- Adhere to child safety and critical incident polices and procedure
About 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
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.
To be successful in this role, we are 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 HIPPY.
- Willing to work within the HIPPY program for a maximum of 2 years.
- Interest and enthusiasm in supporting other parents and children with the ability to utilise a positive and encouraging approach, and to work flexibly.
- Have good oral communication and a good level of literacy in English, including reading and writing, that will support delivery of the program.
If this sounds like the right fit for you
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.
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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.
Your application must include:
- A tailored cover letter,
- A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
- A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.
Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.
Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria here.
If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Rabab Zain at 0447 735 733 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 11.55pm
An up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination are required for this position (for roles in Residential Aged Care – delete if not relevant).
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.
BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. 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.
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