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 full-time permanent role starting in July with an opportunity to join a high-performance team of Program Managers who deliver evidence based national music therapy programs.

Whilst this role is primarily based in Enoggera, Queensland, interstate travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocacy: Promote Play Matters' vision, purpose, and strategy to external stakeholders and lead direct reports.
• Leadership: Adopt a leadership style aligned with PMA’s values, and lead program planning and business development.
• People Management: Manage a team of State Program Managers and support their growth and development, engage and support a geographically distributed workforce, and recruit and onboard new team members. Develop and deliver training when required.
• Program Management: Oversee a portfolio of programs, ensuring high-quality outcomes, contractual compliance, and resource management. Monitor deliverables, including stakeholder engagement, timelines, budget constraints, and performance reporting. Contribute to original musical works, make sound recordings, and deliver Sing & Grow groups and workshops as required.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track program deliverables, including stakeholder engagement, timelines, budget constraints, and performance reporting.
• Innovation and Improvement: Identify new service delivery models and funding opportunities, champion sustainability initiatives, and recommend program improvements.
• Partnerships and Networking: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders, and promote an evidence-based approach.
• Compliance and Administration: Ensure compliance with legislation, complete administrative tasks, and advocate for safe practices.

What We Offer

• Supportive team of managers who support and drive high quality service delivery

• 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

• Holds or is eligible to hold a Working with Children Check
• Relevant degree/qualification and/or experience in early childhood, and/or community development, family support or related fields
• Current registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association
• Advanced level knowledge in the music therapy competencies as outlined by the Australian Music Therapy Association
• Senior management experience delivering evidence-based government-funded programs in a relevant industry or organisation
• Experience leading a geographically dispersed team of people
• Previous experience in operationalising business plans
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery or programs that are culturally safe and a commitment to building cultural competency within an organisation
• Experience in effectively networking and building sustainable relationships and connections in the sector
• Experience/practical knowledge in program performance, evaluation and research methodologies

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.

Please email any questions to Julia Oreopoulos, General Manager – Service Delivery: [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - National Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs.