Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Play Session Assistant

Dubbo NSW location

Permanent part-time part year (6 hours per week for 41 weeks per year)

Hourly rate of $30.77 - $37.89 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking to gain practical experience in a dynamic learning setting? TAFE NSW is seeking a dedicated Play Session Assistant to join our team in Dubbo, supporting the delivery of engaging and meaningful educational experiences for children.

This position is responsible for assisting with planning and implementing the educational program for individuals and groups of children as part of the teaching team. You will contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy environment and assist in maintaining the procedures of the TAFE NSW Early Childhood Simulated Space.

About You

You will bring with you a passion to make a sustained and meaningful impact on industry and learners when sharing your subject knowledge expertise from industry and an appropriate vocational qualification.  

To be successful in this role you must possess: 

• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and experience working in an Early Childhood environment
• A Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance and First Aid qualification that is recognised by ACECQA which includes applying first aid, CPR, emergency asthma management, anaphylaxis and diabetes
• A proven ability to comfort children, encourage self-help skills, develop a caring rapport and contribute to the overall procedures of the Early Childhood environment and simulated space
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining stores and undertaking procurement activities
• A demonstrated ability to work independently, in a team environment with initiative, flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively with children and adults from diverse backgrounds
• A current drivers’ licence.

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close at 11.55pm (AEDT) Sunday 16 November 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Kristy Robinson, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at Kristy.Robinson22@tafensw.edu.au or Louise Baker, Manager Class Support via email at Louise.Baker@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. 

An eligibility list valid for 18 months will be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant may be filled by this eligibility list. 

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