Positions Vacant

 

Project Officer Playground Inspector, Kidsafe NSW Playground Advisory Unit

Status: Full-time 35 hrs per week

Remuneration: $53.84 p/hr plus entitlements

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

Role Overview:

  • Provide expert advice on the development and maintenance of safe, challenging and innovative playspaces for children 0-15 years across NSW
  • Conduct and report on playground safety inspections (may include playground surface impact attenuating tests), and review of plans 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
  • Proactively work with clients to create inclusive playspaces

Required Qualifications: 

  • Tertiary and/or vocational qualifications in early childhood, primary and/or secondary education; and/or
  • Tertiary qualification in landscape architecture/design, horticulture, work health and safety or equivalent

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to assess play environments against Australian Standards or relevant regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to produce reports and to clearly document expert recommendations
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to work with broad direction but act independently 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:

  • ​Trained and/or experienced in playground surface impact testing
  • Vocational qualifications in playground inspecting e.g AHCPGD510 Conduct Comprehensive Playground Inspection of Park Facilities, or equivalent professional development and experience.
  • Work With Children Check

Closing Date and Contact Details:

  • Submit application by COB Friday 11 April 2025 via email to schn-kidsafe@health.nsw.gov.au
  • Further information at www.kidsafensw.org