Job Description

Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation – Maitland NSW

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HIPPY (Home Inter action Program for Parents and Youngsters) and is a global program designed to support children's early learning and school readiness while building parents' confidence and skills in guiding their child's development.

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Theolesupportsrecruitmentandretentionoffamilies,monitorsparticipationandensuresfamiliesreceiveconsistentsupporttocompleteprogramactivities.

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The program is well loved by participants and has shown increased child development outcomes for the children who participate. This program really values parents as their child's first teacher.

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The program aims to:

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- Provide a child with a structured education-focused early learning program at home;
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- Improve children's preparedness for school and strengthen school participation;
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- Build the confidence and skills of Parents and Carers to create a positive home learning setting;
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- Support employment and community leadership opportunities for HIPPY coordinators, home tutors and parents
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About the position

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Part time- 4 days/30.4 hours per week

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SCHADS- Level 5 Pay point 1

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Based at East Maitland Office

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Program Delivery: Port Stephens and Maitland LGA's

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The role oversees the day-to day delivery of the HIPPY Program supporting Parents and Carers to build skills and confidence needed to prepare their Children for school through structured home-based learning activities.

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The Coordinator works closely with participating families and HIPPY Home Tutors to ensure the program is delivered in accordance with the HIPPY curriculum and program guidelines.

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About you

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To be best suited to this role you will

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Be passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal Children

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Be able to establish meaningful honest relationships with families, children, tutors and Community

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Be self motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate and lead tutors in the expected HIPPY delivery structure

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Be able to work independently as well as part of a small team managing your time effectively and supporting tutors to also learn this skills

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Be honest, have a excellent work ethic and a comprehensive understanding of confidentiality

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Position requirements

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- Working with Children Check Clearance
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- Up-to-date National Police Check
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- NSW Driver's License
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- Confirmation of Aboriginality
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- Formal qualification and/or experience in Early Childhood Education, Community and or Family services, Social work or similar
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- Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is authorised under Section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
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- This position is classified as child-related employment and is subject to relevant employment screening.
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Remuneration

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Remuneration is in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award. Salary sacrifice is offered in this position, offering Level 5- Paypoint 1.

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📌 Coordinator- HIPPY Program (Maitland)
🏢 Muloobinba Aboriginal
📍 Maitland