About Us

The Play Collective is a private equity-backed playground company revolutionising the industry. We understand that play is an essential part of childhood development and believe every child deserves access to safe, innovative, and engaging play spaces. With five brands serving distinct segments of the market, we bring a unique and creative edge to everything we do — from design through to installation.

Join us as we shape the future of play and create lasting memories for children of all ages.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our Brisbane-based site team. This is a hands-on role working closely with our Project Manager to ensure playground installations are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll be responsible for on-site leadership, site preparation, and ensuring correct installation procedures are followed.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical site experience and strong leadership skills who takes pride in quality work and values team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager in preparing and maintaining plants and equipment for daily routines.

Oversee site setup, layout, and preparation.

Manage correct installation procedures for playground components.

Maintain professionalism while representing The Play Collective on-site.

Support and enforce workplace health and safety protocols.

Instruct and supervise other team members across a variety of tasks, including:

Reading and interpreting plans

Maintaining digital diaries (e.g. Asana)

Ensuring correct use of fixings and materials

Equipment positioning and compliance

Soft fall installation (rubber, bark, and sand)

Site remediation (e.g. turf prep and install, watering, rubbish removal)

Light concreting and tree planting as required

Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a site-based Leading Hand or Team Leader role

Ability to read and interpret site plans and technical drawings

Confident using project management tools (Asana experience a plus)

Experience in playground or landscape installation highly regarded

Competent in operating plant, tools, and materials associated with playground installation

Strong communication and team leadership skills

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Benefits and Culture

Be part of a passionate, skilled team delivering meaningful community projects

Enjoy variety in your work — no two playgrounds are the same

Collaborate closely with leadership and contribute to business improvements

Thrive in a supportive, small-team environment where every role makes a difference

This role is based on-site in Brisbane and involves regular travel to project locations in the region.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.