HIPPY MENTOR

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Role: HIPPY Home Mentor

Department: Community Development

Reports to: HIPPY Coordinator

Direct Reports: Nil

Location: 55 Reid Rd, Broome WA

Contract Type: Part-Time

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

“Making mabu liyan real for all, always”

People, land, culture, prosperity

Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) means ‘This is the place of Yawuru’. NBY is the operational company of the Yawuru

Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation. NBY manages the day to day business of Yawuru and is engaged in a

diverse range of projects which help to provide social, cultural, environmental and financial sustainability for the

future of Yawuru people.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

HIPPY Mentors, supervised by the HIPPY Coordinator provide peer support and deliver the HIPPY Program to

families in Broome through home and group sessions. HIPPY is a home based early childhood learning and parenting

program empowering parents to be their child’s first teacher. Please see the Position Description at the end of this

pack for detailed key responsibilities and outcomes of this position.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Be a parent participating in the HIPPY Program.

2. Willing to work within the HIPPY program for a maximum of two years.

3. Identification with the local community and a commitment to working in the community.

4. Ability to relate and build and maintain a rapport with people from a range of cultural and language

backgrounds.

5. Basic literacy in English including reading and writing.

6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

7. Effective organisational skills.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Experience working with parents and young children.

2. Experience managing own time in a professional environment.

3. Experience in Community Service work in the local community

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR NYAMBA BURU YAWURU

Contribute to the success

Generous salary Active Social ‘Binda Professional and Inspiring

of Broome’s Traditional

packaging Binda’ (Butterfly) Club Workplace

Owner Group

Live in the Kimberley; one Work with a fun and

of the last great Work/Life Balance Learn Yawuru Language committed team

wildernesses in the world

Involvement with

Work with Yawuru Diversity of Projects/ Unlimited access to GO1

Community at

Traditional Owners Work Opportunities training platform

Community Events

Salary Packaging

Salary packaging is a government incentive that allows you to use money that previously would have been paid

as tax to pay for the items which you have chosen to salary package. Spending pre-tax dollars from your salary

will decrease the stated gross income on your Payment Summary (group certificate) and increase your take

home pay. As a registered Charitable Institution, eligible NBY employees can salary package up to $15,900 per

year for everyday expenses. Every day expenses may include your mortgage or rent, bills, shopping and petrol.

As Broome is considered a Remote Area, additional benefits may also apply. For further information refer to

the AccessPay websites https://accesspay.com.au/salary-packaging/

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LOCATION

Our office is located in Broome in the Kimberley region of

Western Australia. Known for its’ pearling history and tourism,

Broome is a culturally diverse town, with a tropical climate and

stunningly beautiful surrounds.

The permanent population is estimated at 16,222, growing to

over 45,000 during the tourist season (May – October).

For more information:

http://www.yawuru.com/

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/western-australia/broome

http://www.visitbroome.com.au/

http://www.australia.com/en/places/broome.html

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be sent electronically to recruitment@yawuru.org.au including a cover letter addressing

the selection criteria and your CV.

Should you require further information relating to this position or process, we welcome your call on (08) 9192

9600 and ask for Bronwyn Clark, Manager Human Resources & Organisational Development.

Applications for this position remain open until filled.

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POSITION LOCATION REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

HIPPY Mentor Broome, Western Australia Reports to HIPPY Coordinator

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

“Making mabu liyan real for all, always”

People, land, culture, prosperity

Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) means ‘This is the place of Yawuru’. NBY is the operational company of the Yawuru Native Title

Holders Aboriginal Corporation. NBY manages the day to day business of Yawuru and is engaged in a diverse range of projects

which helps to provide social, cultural, environmental and financial sustainability for the future of Yawuru people.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

HIPPY Mentors, supervised by the HIPPY Coordinator provide peer support and deliver the HIPPY Program to Indigenous

families in Broome through home and group sessions.

HIPPY is a home based early childhood learning and parenting program empowering parents to be their child’s first teacher.

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Nil
• HIPPY Coordinator

• NBY management team

• Internal NBY colleagues

• HIPPY program participants and community members

KEY ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

HIPPY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

• Meet with 10 and 15 assigned families on a weekly basis to role play and deliver HIPPY materials in the home or a

parent Group Meeting format.

• Assist with the organisation and facilitation of parent Group Meetings.
• Develop a relationship with families that will support the development of new skills and confidence in the parent.
• Encourage parent participation in the program by re-enforcing the positive benefits of the program families enrolled

in HIPPY. Refer families to the HIPPY Coordinator if they need additional support or assistance.

• Meet with the Coordinator on a weekly basis for the purpose of role playing the following week's material; report on

the progress of the families assigned; and discuss any issues that arose during the previous week.

• Participate in weekly training and regular staff development, with Coordinator to support Mentors through

completion of Pathways to Possibilities (P2P) over their 2 years at HIPPY.

• Assist in the HIPPY office and perform other duties as requested by the Coordinator
• Maintain an awareness of NBY programs and community support services available in the local area. Facilitate

supported referrals of families to local community services when required.

ADMINISTRATION

• Manage individual workload on a weekly basis and exercise initiative in the application of work procedures and use of

time management, planning and priority setting to achieve objectives.

• Accurate and timely recording of client information, program outputs and outcomes.
• Maintenance and ongoing development of appropriate administrative systems including regular reporting, data

collection and issues documentation.

• Participate in regular staff meetings and professional development opportunities and attend individual supervision

sessions with Coordinator.

• Complete Pathways to Possibilities (P2P) over the 2 years of employment with HIPPY
• Share monthly reports on program activities with Coordinator.

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INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT

• Actively embrace and integrate NBY’s vision, mission and values into the HIPPY Home Mentor role and demonstrate

appropriate work, social and cultural behaviours.

• Work collaboratively with management and staff across the business in support of NBY’s strategic objectives.
• Maintain a professional approach in the workplace.
• Conform with NBY’s conditions of employment, code of conduct, and organisational policies and procedures,
• Adhere to relevant legislative requirements including, but not limited to the Fair Work Act, Workplace Health and

Safety Act and the EEO Act.

• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement.

KEY OUTCOMES OF THIS POSITION

HIPPY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

• Successful recruitment and implementation of HIPPY establishment plan.

• 10-15 families engaged and met with each week.
• Families referred to HIPPY Coordinator if any additional support required.
• One parent Group Meeting facilitated per fortnight.
• Relationships developed and maintained with families.
• HIPPY tasks complete in timely manner.
• Information on complementary NBY and community service programs shared with families.

ADMINISTRATION

• Complete HIPPY administration and reporting requirements according to project outlines in the HIPPY home Mentor

guide.

INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT

• Core HIPPY skills are being regularly discussed and practiced during regular Mentor training, P2P and Supervision with

Coordinator.

• Contribute meaningfully to NBY; building and sustaining an organisational culture in alignment with its values.
• Ensure NBY’s vision, mission and values are incorporated into all activities, and appropriate behaviours are role

modelled in line with organisational policies.

• All activities are subject to a demonstrated cycle of continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Be a parent participating in the HIPPY Program.

• Willing to work within the HIPPY program for a maximum of two years.

• Identification with the local community and a commitment to working in the community.

• Ability to relate and build and maintain a rapport with

people from a range of cultural and language backgrounds.

• Basic literacy in English including reading and writing.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Effective organisational skills.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Experience working with parents and young children.

• Experience managing own time in a professional environment.

• Experience in Community Service work in the local community.

• PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence.

2. National police clearance.

3. Working With Children’s Check.

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