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

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

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

KEY OUTCOMES OF THIS POSITION

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

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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