At Learning Links, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, develop and thrive. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and creating a genuine sense of belonging, supported by talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We’re looking for a HIPPY Home Tutor who thrives in their local community and takes pride in helping parents support their child’s learning. This is a casual role working in Oatley/Riverwood, NSW. This role reports to the HIPPY Coordinator and plays a key part in delivering the HIPPY Program to families in the Riverwood community.

HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) is a two-year, home-based early learning program. As a Home Tutor, you’ll visit families in their homes and at parent gatherings, role-playing the HIPPY activities with parents so they can confidently support their child’s learning and readiness for school.

Why Join Learning Links?

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 will do meaningful work with lasting impact, with the flexibility to live well, the support to grow, and a team that values and includes you.

What we offer

- Meaningful work with lasting impact with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community outcomes and your impact recognised through our reward and recognition program
- Flexibility that supports life and work through flexible working arrangements, Salary packaging benefits up to $18,549, car parking, novated lease and digital device benefits helping you make the most of your take-home pay and 12 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
- Grow, learn and be equipped to succeed with our career development and ongoing training programs, including 4 career development days every year, coaching and mentoring,



with supervision where it applies to your role
- Supported, valued and connected through a supportive and collaborative team culture, annual WHS and Wellbeing initiatives and a confidential Employee Assistance Program

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success will be measured through outcomes, collaboration and service quality. In this role, you will:

Home Visit Delivery

- Deliver weekly or fortnightly home visits to every allocated family across the two-year program.
- Role-play the HIPPY curriculum and materials with parents at every visit and parent gathering.
- Help the Coordinator plan and deliver Parent Gatherings.

Records and Family Support

- Record home visit and risk monitoring data accurately, on time and provide it to the Coordinator, in line with HIPPY and Learning Links requirements.
- Complete administration and record-keeping as agreed with the Coordinator.
- Refer families who need extra help to the Coordinator promptly and, where agreed, link them with local services.

Family Retention

- Work with the Coordinator to meet the yearly family retention targets set by HIPPY Australia.
- Build trusting, respectful relationships with families in the community.
- Keep families engaged through consistent, reliable visits.

Training and Pathways

- Attend weekly or fortnightly tutor training, workshops and fortnightly supervision with the Coordinator or HIPPY Australia.
- Develop and actively work towards your own Pathways to Possibilities (P2P) plan with personal and professional goals.
- Attend the annual Learning Links Staff Development Day where possible.
- Work well alongside other Home Tutors and the Coordinator, sharing ideas that help the program and the families we support.

About You





You are someone who values family, community and learning. You enjoy connecting with people and take pride in helping parents give their children a confident start at school.

You will bring

- Experience as a participating parent in the HIPPY Program, either in the upcoming year or in the past.
- A connection with the Riverwood community and a commitment to working in it.
- Good spoken communication and reasonably good reading and writing skills.
- Confidence visiting families in their homes across the community.
- Patience and encouragement with families.
- Accurate, timely record-keeping.
- Good organisation skills and the potential to teach parents through role play.
- The ability to travel independently and safely to family homes and community venues.
- A current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one before starting.

You’ll stand out if you:
- Show potential for leadership.
- Have experience volunteering or working with children or families.
- Speak a language used in the Riverwood community.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
- Acts with integrity, professionalism and accountability.
- Works collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
- Communicates with clarity, empathy and respect.

These are desirable, not essential – we’ll help you build your skills through training, supervision and your P2P plan.

Child Safety

Learning Links is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, welfare, wellbeing, rights and best interests of children and young people as the paramount consideration.

Successful applicants will be required to complete:

- Working with Children Check
- Police check
- Relevant pre-employment checks

Ready to Apply?

If you’re someone who enjoys working with families, values patience and encouragement, and wants to help children start school ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you. We care for you, so you can care for children and families.

Apply now and become part of a team making a meaningful difference

📌 HIPPY Riverwood Home Tutor (Oatley)
🏢 Learning Links
📍 Oatley