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Job Description
About The HIPPY Program
Our HIPPY Program is looking for multiple new HIPPY Home Tutors to join our team in 2026 in the Mansfield Park area.
HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) is an early childhood enrichment and parenting program for children and their parents/carers. The program runs over a two-year period. Children begin the program 2 years before formal schooling and complete the program at the end of Kindy.
Through regular home visiting and group sessions, parents are provided with the materials and support by Home Tutors that allow them to further develop their skills and confidence to better help their children prepare for a successful start at school.
Desired Skills and Experience
We are looking for team members who can demonstrate the following:
Passion, excitement and a fun attitude towards delivering HIPPY programs in the Northern suburbs community
Commitment to the HIPPY program with your own child/or with a child you have regular contact with over the two years of the program
Interest and enthusiasm in supporting other families
Ability to relate to people from a range of cultural and language backgrounds from within the local community
Basic literacy in English including reading and writing and numeracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good organisational skills
Essential Criteria
A current drivers licence and own car
Ability to pass DHS Working With Children & NDIS Check and a National Police Check
Willingness to commit and participate in training in relation to the program
Second language shared by families in the HIPPY program (desirable only)
Applicants are limited to members of families who have participated in and completed the HIPPY program
Why join Novita?
As a HIPPY Home Tutor, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support families through a program you’ve personally experienced, bringing your lived knowledge, empathy, and enthusiasm to others starting their journey.
This role allows you to:
Give back by guiding families using the same tools and support that helped you
Grow professionally through ongoing training, mentoring, and development
Build community connections and foster leadership within your local area
Work flexibly around school terms in a casual role that fits your lifestyle
HIPPY Tutor’s are paid in accordance with the Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS).
Apply Now
For a confidential conversation before applying, contact Jodie Molitor on 0403 415 851.
Applications close Sunday 26 October 2025.
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.
Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.
Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best so you can support others to achieve theirs.