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Connection and play are at the heart of everything we do. Here, you will be empowered to grow, lead, and create a meaningful difference for families in our communities. 

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Our people are the heart of connection and play.

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Benefits

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Flexibility and Support

We support a balanced lifestyle. Our flexible working arrangements will help support you achieving a healthy balance across your work and personal life.

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Quarterly Well Check

Each quarter, all people leaders have access to an extra confidential support wellness check with TLC EAP.  
  
 

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Cultural Leave

PMA supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples cultural responsibilities, An additional 3 days of paid leave can be applied for, and is available to use alongside Compassionate Leave.

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Wellness Leave

One paid day annually to focus on wellbeing. This reflects our commitment to flexibility and team member care, to support balance and wellbeing. 

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Natural Disaster Leave

The weather across Australia can be unpredictable. Three consecutive paid days per event for full-time and part-time staff when a disaster is listed on the Disaster Assist website.

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EH Work App Benefits

Link a card to access exclusive retail discounts, cashback offers and Earned Wage Access (Instapay - Fees Apply)

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EAP

TLC EAP provides confidential support and guidance, including mental health, financial management, parenting, childcare, and more. 
 

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Super Salary Sacrifice

Top up your employer super contributions with flexible sacrifice arrangements

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Purchased Leave

Access up to 10 days per year of additional leave via regular pay deductions.  
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Board Opportunities

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Employment Opportunities

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Volunteer Opportunities

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At Play Matters Australia, connection and play are the foundations to our collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
We prioritise flexibility and wellbeing, to help empower you to grow, lead and create a meaningful impact for the families in our communities.

Flexibility and Well-Being

Your well-being matters to us, and we support a balanced lifestyle. At Play Matters Australia, our flexible working arrangements helps support you achieving a healthy balance across your work and personal life.

Purpose and Community Impact

Join us in creating an environment that creates meaningful difference on our wider Play Matters family. Everything we do is grounded in connection and play. By joining us, you’ll contribute to making a real difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Collaboration and Support

We are a team that thrives on collaboration. At Play Matters Australia, you’ll always find a helping hand and an open door. Our collaboration isn’t just about working together—it’s about creating meaningful change, while supporting each other to achieve shared goals and make a positive impact.

Inclusivity and Belonging

The Play Matters team is a diverse group bringing unique skills and perspectives that strengthen our community. By fostering an inclusive, supportive environment, we empower everyone to thrive. The recent establishment of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion circle will ensure DEI initiatives and strategies are embedded in the fabric of our organisation. 

Our commitment to inclusion and reconciliation with First Nations peoples is demonstrated through our Reconciliation Action Plan and cultural leave policies, these are key steps in our ongoing reconciliation journey. We positively impact our workplace and foster a more inclusive and respectful environment, through these initiatives.

People First Approach

At Play Matters Australia, the friendships, the support, and the sense of community is paramount. It's the connections between people that make us special.

Development and Leadership Support

At Play Matters Australia, development is a shared journey. Our unique Development Matters process takes a strengths-based approach to support your career goals. This is achieved through meaningful and open conversations, goal setting, and feedback. We encourage our people to step into higher roles when opportunities arise, fostering growth through new experiences and development.