Part-time, fixed-term role based in Cloncurry offering 20 hours per fortnight from January 2026 - June 2026.

Our vision is ‘Playful Connected Communities’ and you will directly help us achieve this by planning, developing and delivering various play experiences

• Support program establishment with the manager and organise activities to achieve outcomes and develop session materials as needed.

• Create welcoming environments for families and children ensuring content is relevant and enhancing participant engagement.

• Deliver sessions as per funders specifications, moderate for safety, role model safe play and set up/pack down resources.

• Communicate with parents and carers about children's needs and provide guidance to play helpers.

• Completes general administrative tasks as directed by the Coordinator/Line Manager.

Your Skills Profile

• Holding or being eligible to hold a Working with Children Check is mandatory.

• If you hold qualifications and/or relevant experience in early childhood, childcare, community development, disability or family support then this is the role for you.

• Experience working with families from varying social and cultural backgrounds is desirable.

• Experience in group facilitation that requires the ability to model positive strength-based strategies when dealing with challenging behaviours is desirable.

If you have any questions with regards to this role, please email them to Teneal Lewin: tlewin@playmatters.org.au.

Play Matters Australia is currently recruiting for a Clinical Specialist to join the Sing&Grow team. If you hold a music therapy qualification or are working towards one, then this is the role for you. 

Your New Role:

• Organise, plan, and deliver sessions that align with clinical manuals and funder specifications, ensuring relevance to group needs and participant engagement.
• Create an inclusive, welcoming environment and communicate effectively with parents to meet children's needs within the program's scope.
• Collaborate with partner organisations and maintain networks with local service providers to enhance program effectiveness and support organisational growth.
• Set up and pack down resources, provide guidance to Host Organisation workers, and maintain professional boundaries by directing families to appropriate resources outside program delivery.
• Maintain and contribute to contemporary professional knowledge and respond to local inquiries to ensure the ongoing success of the sessions.

Your Skills Profile

• We are currently seeking a passionate team player to join our Sing&Grow team at Play Matters.
• If you hold a music therapy qualification or are working towards one, then this is the role for you.
• Registration or intent to register with the Australian Music Therapy Association.
• Demonstration of core competencies in music therapy as outlined by the Australian Music Therapy Association.

If you would like to request any adjustments so you can participate in this recruitment process, please let us know so that we can accommodate you.

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

For any questions, please reach out to Rowan Harding: rharding@playmatters.org.au