HOME INTERACTION PROGRAM FOR PARENTS & YOUNGSTERS COORDINATOR

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative – Family, Care and Early Years now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna Office:

Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) Coordinator

Part - time, 0.8 EFT, 30.4 hours per week – Ongoing

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role

HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) isa free, two-year, home-based early childhood learning program that empowers parents and carers to be their child’s first teacher.

As HIPPY Coordinator at Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative, you’ll oversee all aspects of local program implementation, day-to-day operations and management. After completing HIPPY Pre-service Training, you’ll train Home Tutors.

About You

You’ll bring:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood, Community Services or a similar discipline.
• Early childhood experience and a willingness to complete essential HIPPYtraining.
• Knowledge of and experience working with children and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families, and supporting adult learners.
• The ability to build local relationships and maintain networks, with experience leading and managing a small team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation and computer skills, including Microsoft Word.
• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work with the Program Manager to prepare the HIPPY budget, monitor expenditure and provide feedback.

For the full role requirements, please refer to the attached Position Description.

What We Offer:

We value our employees and support their wellbeing, professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 4 to Level 5 Pay Point 1, based on experience and qualifications.
• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful applicant must complete mandatory pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check, and provide a current Victorian driver licence and Confirmation of Aboriginality.

To apply, please submit the following:

• One combined document containing:
  • Your cover letter, including a summary of your relevant experience and/or qualifications; and
  • Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
• A current resume.

Important: Y our cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria must be combined into one document and uploaded to the Cover Letter section of the Recruitment Portal.

Applications close: Wednesday, 28 October 2026

This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.