Positions Vacant

Project Officer Playground Inspector, Kidsafe NSW Playground Advisory Unit

Status: 

  • Part-time: min 21 hrs p/w or
  • Full-time: max 35 hrs p/w
  • Negotiable

Remuneration: Ranging from approximately $50 - $55 plus entitlements, depending on qualifications, skills and level of experience

Reporting Relationship: Program Manager - Kidsafe NSW Playground Advisory Unit (PAU)

Role Overview:

  • Conduct and report on playground safety inspections (may include playground surface impact attenuating tests), for playground developments across a range of sectors, in line with the Australian Standards for Playground Equipment and Surfacing
  • Assist clients in understanding and conforming to the Playground Standards; and
  • Assist clients to create inclusive playspaces

Required Qualifications: 

  • Vocational qualifications and experience in playground maintenance, landscape construction and design, and/or work health and safety
  • Vocational qualifications in playground inspecting e.g AHCPGD510 Conduct Comprehensive Playground Inspection of Park Facilities, or equivalent professional development and experience. Note: this training is available through Kidsafe NSW
  • Tertiary and/or vocational qualifications in early childhood, primary and/or secondary education; or
  • Tertiary qualification in landscape architecture/design, horticulture, work health and safety or equivalent

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Knowledge of types of playground equipment and related hazards
  • Practical skills and knowledge in identifying hazards, conducting and reporting risk assessment
  • Knowledge of children’s development and how this influences their play and behaviour in playground environments
  • Demonstrated ability to work with broad direction but act independently in operational matters and set priorities, within agreed timeframes
  • Good interpersonal skills, including ability to work constructively as part of a team, and to liaise with a range of external clients and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to organise schedules and manage reporting timelines
  • Computer literacy and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Current Driver’s Licence

Desirable:

  • ​Demonstrated ability to assess play environments against Australian Standards or relevant regulations
  • Knowledge of inclusivity as it relates to children’s play and playgrounds
  • Knowledge of current injury trends and prevention strategies, particularly as it relates to children’s play
  • Trained and/or experienced in playground surface impact testing
  • Willingness to strengthen knowledge and experience through practical on the job training
  • Working With Children Check

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