Play Partner

7 days ago


Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong Full time

5 x Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointments
- Level 3/4: $58,817 - $74,979 + 17% Superannuation
- Part-time considered

**About the role**

Play Partners support the inherently diverse nature of our daily operations within the Discovery Space. They are responsible for delivering a positive visitor experience, building relationships with families across all areas of operations and moving flexibly between the front desk area and the floor of the Discovery Space. They monitor and engage with children’s play ensuring safety and integrity of resources and removing/reporting any maintenance needs.

**About the area**

Early Start is an entity of the University of Wollongong (UOW) that sits within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (ASSH). It draws together collaborators from the ASSH Faculty and wider UOW community to conduct interdisciplinary research and deliver educational programs within the Discovery Space. Research translation is a priority and the Discovery Space and partners are key research translation spaces. Partners (community, education, government, industry) are critical to enable Early Start to achieve its vision. Early Start strives to connect research, education and community to improve the life trajectories for children, especially those growing up in regional and remote Australia.

The Discovery Space is Australia's only dedicated children's museum, and the first-of-its-kind in the world based on a university campus. It is an interactive children’s play environment that stimulates curiosity, nurtures creativity, builds confidence, and provides opportunities for social connection, wellbeing and development. The space is specifically designed for children from birth to 10 years and their adults and is visited by over 130,000 people a year.

**How To Apply**

Applicants are requested to submit a resume and cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising your knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the Selection Criteria and/or Major Responsibilities located in the.

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**Closing Date**:Monday 13 May 2024, 11:59 PM

Note**:

- This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description**
- The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally._


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