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.

Your New Role:

This is a fixed term role from June 2025 - December 2025 with a possibility for extension.

Work between 30 and 38 hours - your choice!

Key Responsibilities:

Implement Communication Initiatives: Align with the communications and engagement strategy to deliver effective communication campaigns.

Content Creation and Management: Create, proofread, and edit content for various channels, including social media, newsletters, and blogs.

Digital and Social Media Coordination: Manage and publish digital content, ensuring consistency with brand messaging across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Engagement Activities: Support stakeholder interviews, member communications, events, and volunteer engagement initiatives.

Marketing and Data Analysis: Execute digital marketing initiatives, track engagement metrics, and analyze campaign performance to improve future strategies.

View the full position description here: https://files.playmatters.org.au/nrqnIYfp4Ez

What We Offer:

Flexible working arrangements

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

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.

Passionate about making a positive impact for families and communities.

Motivated by achieving goals and sharing content.

Confident in creating compelling content.

Working with Children Check.

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.

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