About Us:

At Play Matters Australia, our purpose is to enrich lives through the power of connection and play. We champion values of collaboration, Inclusivity, creativity and fun, as well as accountability and contemporary practice. Our ethos recognises parents and caregivers as a child’s first teacher, a principle that is deeply embedded in all our programs.

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

Your New Role:

This is a rewarding opportunity to work part-time, fixed term for 24-30 hours per week from March 2025 - September 2025 with a possibility for extension.

We are seeking a Communications Coordinator who is passionate about early childhood education and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editing skills, experience in developing professional communications for funders and partners, and the ability to create compelling content tailored to different audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Development: Create, proofread, and edit for various communication channels, ensuring consistency and quality. Develop educational blogs, annual reports, promotional resources, and content for social media platforms and websites.
• Communication Plans: Develop and implement communication plans to promote Play Matters Australia’s services and offerings. Utilise HubSpot to enhance communication efforts and increase engagement.
• Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders to improve communication channels and online portals. Coordinate and promote online webinars, workshops, and sessions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop regular stakeholder and partner communications. Manage relationships with external agencies to ensure high-quality content deliverables.
• Monitoring and Improvement: Monitor communication trends, recommend improvements, and produce regular reports on engagement metrics.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Development and leadership support
• Team collaboration
• Milestone celebrations
• Super salary sacrifice
• Purchased leave
• Discounts at selected stores
• Inclusivity and belonging
• Cultural leave
• EAP support including an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support line
• Purpose and community impact

About You:

• Minimum three years in a community or educational setting, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong writing and editing skills, proficiency with communication tools (e.g., social media, CMS), and ability to develop professional communications for funders and partners.
• Familiarity with early childhood education frameworks and project management tools.
• Experience with HubSpot or other CRM tools.
• Tertiary qualifications in education, communications, or a related discipline, or significant experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Passionate about making a positive impact for families and communities.
• Motivated by achieving goals and sharing content.
• Confident in creating compelling content.
• Alignment with our values of creativity, collaboration, inclusivity, accountability and contemporary practice.
• Valid paid Blue Card for working with children in Queensland.

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.

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 submit your resume and a cover letter via Seek addressing the role outlined above by 3 March 2025.

Please email any questions to Dan Marais, Executive Manager - Brand and Strategy: [email protected].