Hippy Home Tutor | Davoren Park

Novita; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Novita is SA’s established provider of therapy, assistive technology and community services; they seek HIPPY Home Tutors in Adelaide for 2027 in Davoren Park. The role supports families through the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters, a two-year early childhood enrichment initiative aimed at preparing children for school.

Tutors will visit homes and run sessions, with training and mentoring offered.

Qualifications

• Passion, excitement and a fun attitude towards delivering HIPPY programs in the Northern suburbs.
• 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 diverse cultural and language backgrounds in the local community.
• Basic literacy in English including reading, writing and numeracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills.
• A current driver's licence and own car.
• Ability to pass DHS Working With Children & NDIS Check and a National Police Check.
• Availability to commit to 15 hrs a week during school terms.
• Willingness to commit and participate in training for the program.
• Second language shared by families in the HIPPY program (desirable).
• Applicants are limited to members of families who have participated in and completed the HIPPY program.

Responsibilities

• As a HIPPY Home Tutor, you’ll support families through a program you’ve experienced, bringing lived knowledge and enthusiasm to others.
• This role allows you to guide 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.

Skills

Passion and attitude

Independent work

Multicultural communication

Driver's license & car

Willingness to training

Second language (desirable)

English literacy & numeracy

15 hrs/week availability

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About Novita

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

Job Description

About The HIPPY Program

Our HIPPY Program is looking for severalnew HIPPY Home Tutors to Join our team in 2027 in the Davoren 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 allowthem 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 programsin the Northern suburbscommunity
• 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
• A current drivers licence and own car
• Ability to pass DHS Working With Children & NDIS Check and a National Police Check
• Availability to commit to 15 hrsa week during school terms
• Willingness to commit and participate in training in relation to the program
• Second language shared by families in the HIPPY program (desirable only)
• Applicantsare limited to members of families who have participated inand completed the HIPPYprogram

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).

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.