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

Part-time, fixed term position located in Gympie, to assist for 6 hours per fortnight during school term times only from June 2026 until December 2026. Playgroup delivery will be from Kandanga State School on Fridays. 

• Alongside a Facilitation, support delivery of a playgroup designed for children aged 0-8 with a disability or developmental concerns and their families.
• Support the creation of a warm, inclusive, and relaxed environment where children and older adults can engage freely, safely, and respectfully through play.
• Prepare and deliver developmentally appropriate experiences that promote connection, creativity, and wellbeing for all participants.
• Communicate with parents and the Facilitator to understand and respond to the needs of children within the context of program delivery.
• Role model safe and respectful play practices that encourage positive interactions that reflect the values of Play Matters Australia.

Culture and Benefits

• Inclusivity & belonging.
• Make a meaningful difference for families and communities.
• Collaboration and support.
• School term hours.
• Opportunities for professional development
• Work alongside a registered music therapist

Essential Criteria

• Hold or eligible for a valid Working with Children Check.
• Experience and/or knowledge supporting children and their families.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Consistently presents a warm, welcoming, friendly, approachable, and professional manner to participating families.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience and/or knowledge supporting children and their families that have a child with a disability or developmental delays.
• Experience working with families from varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in group facilitation using a play-based and strengths-based approaches.

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.

For any questions, please reach out to Manager Quality and Practice, Emma Mclntosh: [email protected] using the subject line: Play Helper - Gympie enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.