Play Matters Australia is currently recruiting for a Program Manager Quality and Practice to guide risk management, drive continuous improvement, facilitate communities of practice and more.  This is a fixed-term role for 60 hours per fortnight from September 2025 to June 2026, available to work from anywhere in Australia.

• Champion Organisational Vision: Advocate for Play Matters Australia's purpose, strategy, and values across all service delivery initiatives.

• Lead with Purpose: Model leadership aligned with PMA’s values and leadership strategy to inspire and guide teams.

• Guide Risk Management: Provide expert advice to Service Delivery Managers on identifying and mitigating organisational and service delivery risks.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify and support opportunities for innovation and enhancement across service delivery portfolios.

• Support Strategic Development: Contribute to the development of tenders, grant submissions, and program resources that reflect best practice.

• Facilitate Communities of Practice: Lead collaborative learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives across service delivery teams.

• Ensure Program Quality: Monitor program implementation to ensure alignment with outcomes, manuals, and quality frameworks.

• Advance Research and Evaluation: Guide evidence-based practices, including robust data collection and evaluation methodologies.

• Maintain Compliance and Reporting: Complete administrative tasks and ensure adherence to relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

• Promote Workplace Safety: Foster a safe and healthy work environment in line with WH&S legislation and organisational culture.

If you have any questions with regards to this role please email them to Julia Oreopoulos, General Manager Service Delivery Therapeutic and Inclusive Programs joreopoulos@playmatters.org.au.

Play Matters Australia is currently recruiting for a Play Helper to support playgroups in the Townsville region, Queensland. This is a part time, fixed-term role with up to 12 hours per fortnight during state school terms and up to 6 hours per fortnight during state school holidays from September 2025 until June 2026.

In your new role you will:

• Support the creation of a calm, relaxed environment where children can engage freely and safely.

• Prepare and deliver developmentally appropriate play experiences to achieve program outcomes.

• Communicate with parents and Facilitator about the specific needs of children within the context of program delivery.

• Role model safe children's play

• Assist children to negotiate the opportunities and challenges of being part of a social group.

You must have:

• Hold a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement

• Experience and/or knowledge supporting children and their families.

• Sensitivity to families from diverse backgrounds.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.

• Consistently presents a warm, welcoming, friendly, approachable, and professional manner to participating families.

If you have any questions with regards to this role please email them to Rebecca Ufer: Regional Manager Townsville rufer@playmatters.org.au.