This is a part-time, fixed term position located in Caloundra for 54 hours per fortnight from July 2026 to December 2026.  

Your New Role

• Provide drop-in and outreach services to families and playgroups, assess their needs, offer practical support, and connect them to appropriate services.

• Facilitate referrals and assist in transitions to early childhood education and school.

• Collaborate with local playgroups, community members, Elders, and partnering organisations to meet community needs, promote the program, and enhance service delivery.

• Establish and maintain networks with local service providers and community agencies. Promotes Play Matters Australia (PMA) and engage families through marketing and promotional events to foster participation.

• Ensure timely completion of administrative and reporting tasks, maintain accurate data, supports reporting, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and program requirements.

• Monitor program deliverables, collaborate with stakeholders, and supports program evaluation to enhance effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Hold or eligible for a valid Working with Children Check.

• Open drivers licence and access to vehicle.
• Relevant Early Childhood/Human Services qualifications and/or an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the key responsibilities. 
• An ability to engage sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful connections with families and children.
• A commitment and demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe and supportive environments for children and families.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.  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. 

Applications and Questions
For any questions, please reach out to Emma McIntosh, Manager Quality and Practice: emcintosh@playmatters.org.au. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via this job advertisement by 12 July 2026. 

This is a part-time, fixed term position located in Buderim for 54 hours per fortnight from July 2026 to December 2026.  

Your New Role

• Provide drop-in and outreach services to families and playgroups, assess their needs, offer practical support, and connect them to appropriate services.

• Facilitate referrals and assist in transitions to early childhood education and school.

• Collaborate with local playgroups, community members, Elders, and partnering organisations to meet community needs, promote the program, and enhance service delivery.

• Establish and maintain networks with local service providers and community agencies. Promotes Play Matters Australia (PMA) and engage families through marketing and promotional events to foster participation.

• Ensure timely completion of administrative and reporting tasks, maintain accurate data, supports reporting, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and program requirements.

• Monitor program deliverables, collaborate with stakeholders, and supports program evaluation to enhance effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Hold or eligible for a valid Working with Children Check.

• Open drivers licence and access to vehicle.
• Relevant Early Childhood/Human Services qualifications and/or an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the key responsibilities. 
• An ability to engage sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful connections with families and children.
• A commitment and demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe and supportive environments for children and families.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.  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. 

Applications and Questions
For any questions, please reach out to Emma McIntosh, Manager Quality and Practice: emcintosh@playmatters.org.au. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via this job advertisement by 12 July 2026. 

This is a part-time, fixed term position located in Cloncurry offering 20 hours per fornight during state school terms only from July 2026 to December 2026.  

Your New Role

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 Line Manager

What You Will Need to Succeed

• 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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.  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. 

Applications and Questions
For any questions, please reach out to Teneal Lewin, Regional Manager Mount Isa - tlewin@playmatters.org.au. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via this job advertisement by 9 July 2026 noting applications will be reviewed and interviewed as received. 

This is a part-time, fixed term hybrid role with 30 hours per fortnight from July 2026 to June 2027.  

Your New Role

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

• Identify growth opportunities within the community sector and apply community development strategies to support, sustain, and grow community playgroups and programs.

• Develops session resources, including activity plans, social media content, tip sheets, and newsletters, and guides student placements.

• Facilitate programs as required and support volunteers to ensure program sustainability.

• Develops strong relationships with organisations and stakeholders, coordinate events, participates in local forums, and provides best practice advice for service delivery and community development.

What You Will Need to Succeed

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

• Qualifications and/or experience in human services, community development and/or early childhood education or related fields.

• Ability to communicate professionally with external stakeholders and initiate and develop community networks.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.  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. 

Applications and Questions
For any questions, please reach out to Andrew McMahon, Area Manager - Central and Northern QLD - amcmahon@playmatters.org.au. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via this job advertisement by 9 July 2026.