30 Oct
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Learning Links
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Cabramatta
30 Oct
Learning Links
Cabramatta
At Learning Links, we believe every child and young person should have the opportunity to realise their potential, and we work to create a community where difficulties learning are no longer a barrier to a fulfilling life. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and creating a genuine sense of belonging.
We’re looking for a HIPPY Home Tutor who enjoys working closely with families in the local community and takes pride in helping parents build confidence in supporting their child’s learning. This role is suited to someone who is organised, encouraging and comfortable using role play to bring the HIPPY Curriculum to life.
Reporting to the HIPPY Coordinator, this two-year position plays a key role in delivering the HIPPY Program to participating families and supporting positive outcomes for children, parents and carers.
Why Join Learning Links?
Joining Learning Links means becoming part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping children and young people thrive.
Learning Links has over 50 years’ experience delivering evidence-based therapy, education, and support services that help children build the skills and confidence to learn, develop, and thrive. We work closely with families, schools, and professionals to create a community where difficulties learning are no longer a barrier to a fulfilling life.
At Learning Links, you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging up to $18,549
- Training, workshops and regular supervision to support your development
- Opportunities to work towards personal and professional goals through Pathways to Possibilities (P2P)
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- The opportunity to build leadership capability and community-based experience
- The prospect to contribute to meaningful outcomes for local children and families
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Success in this role will be measured through family engagement, quality HIPPY Program delivery, accurate record keeping, collaboration, and contribution to program goals. In this role, you will:
HIPPY Program Delivery & Family Engagement
- Deliver the HIPPY Program weekly or fortnightly to timetabled families in their homes or at Parent Gatherings, using role play with the HIPPY Curriculum and materials.
- Work with families at any given time and support strong participation and retention throughout the program year.
- Document each family’s progress, monitor home visit delivery and risks, and refer families to the HIPPY Coordinator when additional assistance is needed.
Group Meetings, Training & Development
- Assist the HIPPY Coordinator to plan and deliver Group Meetings and Parent Gatherings.
- Attend training, workshops and supervision delivered by the Coordinator or organised by HIPPY Australia.
- Develop and actively work towards personal and professional goals through a Pathways to Possibilities (P2P) plan.
Team & Operational Contribution
- Complete administration and record keeping in line with HIPPY and Learning Links requirements.
- Where appropriate and agreed with the Coordinator, connect enrolled families with relevant local services.
- Work collaboratively with other Home Tutors, the HIPPY Coordinator and Learning Links teams to support effective program delivery.
About You
You are someone who values community, collaboration and helping families build confidence. You communicate clearly, stay organised and enjoy supporting parents through practical role play and relationship-based learning.
You will bring:
- Current participation as a parent or carer in the HIPPY Program for the upcoming year.
- Maturity, good judgement and an understanding of the local community.
- Good oral communication and sound reading and writing abilities.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
- Confidence visiting families in their homes and working within the community.
- The ability and willingness to teach and support parents through role play.
- The ability to undertake regular travel as required for the role.
- A collaborative, reliable and positive approach to working with families and colleagues.
You’ll stand out if you:
- Show potential for leadership and enjoy encouraging others.
- Identify strongly with the local community and are committed to community-based work.
- Are proactive about learning, training and your own personal and professional development.
- Share Learning Links’ values of Empowerment, Collaboration, Excellence and Integrity.
What This Role Offers You
This role is ideal for someone wanting to build capability across:
- Community engagement and relationship building with children and families.
- Facilitation, role play and parent-to-parent learning.
- Program administration, record keeping and family progress monitoring.
- Leadership potential and personal and professional development through P2P.
You’ll gain valuable experience delivering a nationally recognised early learning program while working closely with families, other Home Tutors and the HIPPY Coordinator in a supportive environment.
Child Safety
Learning Links is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Successful applicants will be required to complete:
- Working with Children Check
- Police check
- Relevant pre-employment checks
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a HIPPY parent or previous participant who enjoys supporting families, values community connection and wants to help parents build confidence in their child’s learning, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of a team making a meaningful difference!
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