HIPPY Mentor

Bendigo - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ongoing support and guidance
Work with children and families and network with a range of professionals
Casual 15 - 20 hours per week

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars Prevent Protect Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position:

HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngster) is a free twoyear homebased early childhood learning program that empowers parents and carers to be their childs first teacher.

The program delivers to families who have a child aged 3 years and 4 years delivering support during the two years before they commence school. HIPPY is a free two-year play-based curriculum with fun activity packs and storybooks. Starting when the child turns three HIPPY mentors practice the activities with the parent and carer using role play at home visits. HIPPY assists children to become curious learners and to achieve important developmental the second year of HIPPY families learn skills to assist with preparing their child for school. Families spend 10 to 15 minutes a day doing educational activities with their child.

The Home Mentor is encouraged to participate in available training opportunities in the local area or provided by the program.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

An understanding of the HIPPY program
Be comfortable visiting homes in the community.
Have basic computer communication and literacy skills.
Have a Drivers license and be able to travel across the Bendigo area.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

How to Apply:

For a detailed position description you can download here:HIPPY Mentor PD COMS E AWV1.1 (002).pdf

to apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

For further enquiries please contactHIPPY Coordinator Christi Stevenson Mobile: Email:

Applications close:Midnight on Monday 17thNovember 2025

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria regardless of age ethnicity cultural background gender sexual orientation religious affiliation and physical ability.

Ongoing support and guidanceWork with children and families and network with a range of professionalsCasual 15 - 20 hours per weekAbout Us:At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars Preve...

Ongoing support and guidance
Work with children and families and network with a range of professionals
Casual 15 - 20 hours per week