Nature Play Coordinator and cafe front of house The Nurso – Chandler, Brisbane

The Nurso is looking for a warm, creative and energetic Nature Play Coordinator and Café Front of House Team Member to lead engaging outdoor sessions for young children and provide friendly service to our café customers.

Our Nature Play program encourages children to explore, create, get messy and connect with the natural world. Activities may include gardening, sensory play, nature crafts, imaginative play, movement, stories and simple outdoor adventures.

This is a varied role combining the delivery of our Nature Play program with front-of-house café duties.

Nature Play responsibilities

Planning and running fun, age-appropriate Nature Play sessions

Welcoming families and creating a friendly, inclusive workplace

Setting up and packing down activities

Developing fresh ideas using plants, natural materials and seasonal themes

Keeping play areas clean, organised and safe

Encouraging positive and respectful behaviour

Communicating confidently with parents and caregivers

Assisting with children's workshops, school-holiday activities and special events when required

Café Front of House responsibilities

Welcoming customers and providing warm, attentive service

Taking customer orders and processing payments

Serving food, drinks and takeaway orders

Running meals and clearing tables

Keeping the café, tables and customer areas clean and presentable

Assisting with opening duties and morning café preparation

Helping customers with general enquiries

Supporting the wider café and venue team when required

About you We would love to hear from you if you:





Genuinely enjoy working with young children and their families

Are friendly, confident and comfortable interacting with customers

Can lead groups and communicate clearly with parents and caregivers

Are creative, playful, patient and reliable

Enjoy being outdoors and aren't afraid of a little mess

Can work independently and take ownership of the Nature Play program

Are organised and able to move comfortably between different responsibilities

Work well as part of a busy café and venue team

Are available from 7:30am–9:30am, Monday to Friday

Experience in early childhood education, teaching, recreation, children's programs, art, gardening, outdoor education, hospitality or customer service would be highly regarded.

Requirements

A current Working with Children Blue Card, or willingness to obtain one

Availability to work at our Chandler location

Previous experience working with children, outdoor activities or child-based learning

Previous café, hospitality or customer-service experience is desirable

What we offer

A unique workplace surrounded by plants, gardens and animals

Regular weekday morning hours

A friendly and supportive team

The freedom to contribute your own creative ideas

Opportunities to assist with workshops and special events

Staff discounts across The Nurso

If you are enthusiastic about helping children learn through outdoor play and enjoy creating a welcoming experience for café customers, we would love to meet you.

Job summary:

Lead engaging outdoor Nature Play sessions for young children and families while providing warm, friendly front-of-house service in The Nurso café.

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📌 Nature Play Coordinator and cafe front of house (Brisbane)
🏢 The Nurso
📍 Brisbane