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Play Instigator

Wacky Wombat Entertainment is the one stop company for events requiring entertainment in East Gippsland & surrounds. We pride ourselves on our professional, reliable & safe entertainment for both children & adults at community & private events. Wacky Wombat Entertainment has serviced East Gippsland & surrounds for the past 9 years & have built a brand that keeps events rebooking, with the knowledge of the standard we create.

Wacky Wombat Entertainment — Gippsland & surrounds (VIC/NSW)
Employment type: Casual employee (paid by Wacky Wombat Entertainment)

Our play instigators are the key part in creating a fun and engaging experience at our events transporting attendees to a ‘state of play’.  Engagement is what makes Wacky Wombat Entertainment stand out, while maintaining a safe and clean environment ready for play.

We are looking for Junior and Senior Play Instigators

Play Instigator: Senior

  • Create a fun and engaging environment at events

  • Rapport building

  • Maintain a safe environment

  • Ensure safety of children

  • Bringing people together

  • Crowd control

  • Authoritative: ability to set boundaries in a friendly manner

  • Manage junior staff

Key Resposibilities

Pre Event & Event Set up

  • Setting up jumping castles & game’s area at events

  • Prepare activity kit/props; check cleanliness and maintenance check

  • Complete risk management checks

  • Communication with clients before & on arrival

During the event

  • Welcome families, set expectations (rules, safety, schedule).

  • Manage behavior with calm authority; maintain child-safe boundaries.

  • Re-setting of equipment ready for use throughout the event

  • Keep attendees engaged & ensure continued play

  • Maintain a professional representation of Wacky Wombat Entertainment

  • Maintain clean, tidy spaces

Post event

  • Clean and Pack down of equipment

  • Report any damage, incidents, or supply needs

  • Evaluation (what worked, improvements, client feedback).

Outside of Events

  • Maintenance & cleaning equipment

Required skills/experience

  • Working With Children Check

  • Experience working with children

  • Strong Communication skills

  • Confident speaking to groups; clear instructions and positive behavior guidance.

  • Reliable, punctual, and organized.

  • Physical capability for active facilitation

  • Ability to follow processes and procedures

  • Driver’s license + reliable transport.

  • Confident towing trailers or willing to learn

  • Must be capable of heavy lifting

Desirable but not essential

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Performing experience

  • Experience working with children (parties, OSHC, teaching, coaching, childcare, youth work, performance).

Availability expectations

  • MUST be available Friday, Saturday & Sundays in peak season

  • Preferable available on public holidays, school holidays etc.

  • On-going clear communication about availability through our staff portal.

  • Peak season October – February (Summer)

Pay & employment

  • Casual position

  • Pay rate tiers depending on age & experience

  • Competitive pay rates

  • Training provided & paid

  • Start date immediately

To Apply

Send us an e-mail to tell us why you are a fantastic Play Instigator, along with your CV and relative experience

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