HIPPY Home Tutor - Flexible, Community-Focused

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

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.