About Us:

At Play Matters Australia, our purpose is to enrich lives through connection and play. We embrace the belief that parents and caregivers are a child’s primary educators, a core value woven into every one of our programs. We champion values of collaboration, Inclusivity, creativity and fun, as well as accountability and contemporary practice. 

We invite you to join us in our commitment to creating playful and nurturing environments where all children can thrive.

Commitment to Child Safety:

We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be mindful that we carry out working with children and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

Your New Role: 

Part time, fixed term role (January 2025 – June 2026) with 44 hours per fortnight and an opportunity to work additional hours.

Sing&Grow is part of the Play Matters Australia family and has been delivering family-centred, evidence-based music therapy programs nationally, for over 20 years. We are a group of passionate music therapists committed to continued learning and growth. Sing&Grow partners with organisations and communities to deliver dynamic and responsive music therapy programs. Your responsibilities in this role will be to:

• Support the establishment and delivery of clinical services under the guidance of the Senior Clinical Specialist and/or State Manager, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for families and children.
• Plan and organise activities to meet program outcomes, develop session materials according to the clinical manual, and tailor session content to the group's needs and interests, ensuring compliance with funder specifications.
• Facilitate a safe, engaging session experience, moderating to enhance participant engagement and communicating with parents to address specific children's needs within the program's scope.
• Provide guidance to Host Organisation workers, maintain professional boundaries with families, collaborate with partners for program effectiveness, and handle local enquiries about session participation.
• Comply with Play Matters Australia's policies and procedures, manage administrative tasks, ensure timely reporting according to funder requirements, maintain participant confidentiality, and accurately enter data in management systems.

Essential Criteria:

• Post graduate qualification in music therapy
• Current registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association
• Holds or is eligible to hold a Working with Children Check

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience and/or knowledge in disability, inclusion and/or mental health.

Culture and Benefits:

• Professional development
• Access to clinical supervision
• Access to an instrument kit for Sing & Grow work
• Opportunities to connect with state and national teams of Registered Music Therapists
• Access to specialist one-on-one mentoring program for new graduates
• Ability to join a supportive and friendly team

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Cultural leave.
• EAP Support.

In our last 2 annual employee engagement surveys, the highlights for staff were:

• Having good working relationships.
• Believing that Play Matters Australia positively impacts lives.
• Feeling personally supported by someone at work.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement

At Play Matters Australia, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of our core values, we embrace inclusivity and actively uphold our Reconciliation Action Plan through a dedicated working group. We strive to ensure that every team member feels valued, respected, and supported. We have also introduced cultural leave to honour and recognise the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and communities to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

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. 

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and a cover letter addressing the role outlined above by 20th November 2024 to Rebecca Zambelli (State Program Manager – QLD/NT) via the button below.