Play Facilitator - Newpin (Restoration Program)

Uniting; Oatlands; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Career with purpose

Clinical supervision framework

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a compassionate Play Facilitator to join the Newpin team in North Parramatta. This permanent part-time role supports parents and children (0-10 years) through trauma-informed, play-based activities in a therapeutic playroom.

You will help strengthen attachment and emotional regulation while modelling positive parent-child interactions. Work 63 hours per fortnight, Monday to Thursday with alternate Fridays, with wellbeing support and supervision within a strong clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor qualification in a relevant field with experience working with children (0–10 years).
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and attachment theory.
• Experience building therapeutic relationships and managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to support parents in developing positive parenting skills.
• Ability to capture meaningful family observations and translate into clear written documentation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic play sessions for parents and children (0–10 years).
• Support the development of positive parent-child relationships.
• Provide strategies to guide children's behaviour and help with emotional regulation.
• Implement trauma-informed practices in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with the team to create stimulating, educational play programs.

Skills

trauma-informed practice

attachment theory

therapeutic relationships

managing challenging behaviours

positive parenting skills

observation & documentation

Education

Bachelor in a relevant field

Job description

About the Opportunity

This is a permanent part-time opportunity working 63 hours/ fortnight and will be based at Newpin North Parramatta - Available to work Monday – Thursday and alternate Fridays We’re looking for a compassionate, supportive, and adaptable Play Facilitator to join our Newpin team in North Parramatta. Working in our therapeutic family playroom, you’ll support parents and children to strenghten attachment, build emotional regulation, and enhance child development through play-based activities. You will create and facilitate meaningful therapeutic play experiences that support families working towards restoration. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside families to foster positive parent-child interactions, model developmentally appropriate play, and contribute to a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where children and parents can learn and grow together.

Who we are

The Newpin program specialises in supporting parents to work towards having their children safely returned to their care.

About you in the role

• Facilitate therapeutic play sessions for parents and children (0-10 years)
• Support the development of positive parent-child relationships
• Provide strategies to guide children’s behaviour and help with emotional regulation
• Implement trauma-informed practices in a safe and nurturing environment
• Collaborate with the team to create stimulating, educational play programs

About You

• Tertiary qualification (bachelor preferred) in a relevant field with experience working with children (0-10 years)
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and attachment theory
• Experience in developing therapeutic relationships and managing challenging behaviours
• Ability to support parents in developing positive parenting skills
• Demonstrated ability to capture meaningful family observations and translate into clear and concise written documentation

Why Join Uniting

• Wellbeing support – tools and programs to support your physical and mental health.
• To have a career that matters in an organisation that focuses on making an impact
• To work within a strong clinical and supervision framework.

Salary packaging benefits

Salary packaging benefits – increase your take-home pay.

You receive up to 4 ex-gratia days (on top of annual leave) at the end of the year.

Employment background checks

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

Closing date: 11:55pm, Tuesday 15th September 2026

About Uniting

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people making a real difference in the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

For questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on; [e-mail] for more information.