Job description About Us: At Play Matters Australia, we enrich lives through connection and play. We value collaboration, inclusivity, creativity, fun, accountability, and contemporary practice. Recognising parents and caregivers as a child’s first teacher is central to our programs. Join us in creating playful, nurturing environments where all children thrive. Commitment to Child Safety: We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Our rigorous recruitment and vetting practices include working with children and reference checks to ensure we hire the right people. Your New Role: Full time opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team, managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality services across Brisbane. Advocate for Play Matters vision, mission and strategy by providing leadership to direct reports and the external community/sector. Plan, direct, and coordinate the region projects and/or programs and activities in consultation with the delivery team. Supervise and evaluate program delivery to ensure contractual compliance, quality, and alignment. Manage the daily hub operations including vehicles, venue, people, and resources. Engage, motivate and support regional early childhood and community development team members. Proactively engage with regional stakeholders to identify opportunities and to establish, develop and maintain effective partnerships for organisational growth. Promote PMA within the local community to encourage active and ongoing participation of families and present at conferences and workshops. Your Skills Profile Holds or is eligible to hold a Working with Children Check. Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree and/or similar qualifications and experience in early childhood, and/or community development/disability, family support or related fields. Previous experience leading a team of people. Current ‘C’ class drivers’ license. Experience working with families from varying social and cultural backgrounds. Culture and Benefits: Fun and inclusive company Cultural leave EAP support including an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support line Flexible working arrangements Supportive workplace environment Milestone celebrations Superannuation salary sacrifice Purchased leave 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. To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date. For any questions, please reach out to Alana Hitchcock, ahitchcock@playmatters.org.au using the subject line: Brisbane Regional Manager via EthicalJobs. A position description is attached.
