Play Helpers

  • Casual, family-inclusive positions available

  • Friendly organisation with fun-loving team

  • Immediate start

  • Make a positive impact on the lives of parents with young children

Do you have a great imagination? Are you passionate about early childhood development and parenting? Do you love working with little ones aged 0-5?

If so, we might have a fantastic, flexible position available for you. Broome Youth and Families Hub is on the search for casual Play Helpers to work within our Playgroup and Parenting Support Program. Our helpers will assist during school terms with various aspects of the early childhood program. They will support children to engage in learning activities, help implement parent workshops, and they’ll role model positive parenting strategies. Our ideal candidates will be patient, and enthusiastic about nurturing the growth and development of young children. We especially welcome applications from Kimberley Aboriginal people and people who are parents or carers themselves.  This is a family inclusive position—so, if you have little ones that you’d like to bring along while you work, you are welcome to, so long as it doesn’t affect your ability to help deliver the program! The program runs from 8.30am—1.30pm on weekdays, with a minimum of a three-hour shift.

Still sound good? Read on!

This position is paid under the SCHADS Award, Social and Community Services Level 2.1.

Key Duties

  • Assist with the preparation and delivery of the early childhood program & activities to children 0-5 years of age

  • Assist in the implementation of parent activities or workshops

  • Supervise children and support them to engage in learning and play activities

  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and their children

  • Role model positive parenting strategies

  • Prepare and provide morning tea and lunch

  • Provide transport to program participants

  •  Assist children to build resilience and confidence

Skills and Experience
We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you'll have:

  • Demonstrated experience working in early childhood settings OR lived experience as a parent or carer OR a desire to pursue early childhood education and play as an employment pathway

  • An understanding of local culture in the Kimberley region  

  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

  • Ability to be flexible—to work under direction and independently

  • Good communication skills

  • Ability to work both in a team, and collaboratively


Desirable

  • Early childhood education and care qualification

  • Good organisational skills to prioritise tasks and time manage

  • Demonstrated experience working in program or activity development

    If you’re ready to apply, please prepare a cover letter and your CV and email them to Corrie Baxter at earlylearning@byfh.org.au

    Broome Youth and Families Hub is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.

    Applications OPEN NOW~!