• Maximum term contract until 16 December 2022
• Part time (15.2 hours per week) during the school term
• Hervey Bay

Who we are

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role

The HIPPY program has been specifically designed to support and work with families experiencing disadvantage, to promote the learning and development of children. Facilitate the program with families and their four/five year-olds supporting support parents to improve their children’s school readiness.

What you will bring

• Active participation in the HIPPY program with your own child
• Sound communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport, establish positive and constructive relationships with clients
• Basic literacy in English including reading and writing
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team with the capacity to work independently and adaptively to meet changing organisational needs
• Willingness to participate in community events as part of the HIPPY program
• Knowledge of and experience in working within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities and with culturally and Linguistically Diverse people and communities highly regarded
• A current employee Blue Card (Working with Children check) is mandatory 
• Current and valid Australian Driver’s License + own vehicle (fully insured) is mandatory 

The benefits

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.  Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits.

Further information

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Melanie Jefferson on (07) 3333 8711.

Position Description

 1 Position Description - HIPPY Home Tutor.pdf