Board Members

8 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia HR Success Full time
Board Opportunities
  • Board Members - Playgroup South Australia
  • Shape the future of play, families, and community in South Australia
  • Multiple vacancies available- bring your expertise and fresh perspective
  • Expertise sought in Legal, Early Childhood and Health / Community Services
  • Remuneration: Expenses paid, including on-going professional development
About Playgroup SA

Playgroup SA is a progressive and high-performing not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping all South Australian families discover the benefits of play for children's development. Supported by government, philanthropic grants, membership, and fundraising, we proudly connect more than 2,000 families across 190 playgroups statewide - from metro hubs to rural and regional communities.

We provide expert support through training, development programs, additional needs services, play resources, and workshops. For more than 45 years we've nurtured children, supported families, and strengthened communities - balancing our grassroots heritage with a modern, strategic identity.

Our impact and professionalism have been recognised through external accreditation with the Australian Service Excellence Standards (ASES), highlighting our culture as "organised, positive, and service-oriented".

The Opportunity

We are seeking multiple Non-Executive Directors to join our energetic and forward-thinking Board. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise and vision to an organisation that is entering an exciting new phase of growth and influence.

As part of our succession planning and board regeneration, we are also inviting expressions of interest for the role of Chairperson, commencing in 2026.

We Are Particularly Seeking Candidates With Expertise In
  • Early Childhood Development & Education - child development, family engagement, learning through play, early years policy and / or service delivery
  • Legal - governance, risk, compliance, not-for-profit law
  • Health / Community Services - child and family health, public health, allied health, community services and / or community wellbeing
Who We're Looking For

You are a values-driven leader with the ability to think and influence strategically, and a commitment to collaborative governance. You will demonstrate a passion for the role playgroups have in children's development, family wellbeing, and community connection.

Essential Qualities
  • Proven governance or senior leadership experience
  • Capacity to contribute to high-quality strategic decision-making
  • Commitment to Playgroup SA's mission, vision and values
  • Understanding of the not-for-profit/community services landscape
  • AICD qualification (desirable)

We are particularly committed to ensuring the right balance of skills, experience, and diversity to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

Our Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity organisation, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We encourage First Nations peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, migrants and refugees, and veterans to apply. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

Board Commitment
  • Meetings: The Board meets every 2 months and committee meetings are monthly.
  • Expenses: Travel and professional development fully covered
  • Culture: Progressive, collaborative, and future-focused
How To Apply

For a confidential discussion about these roles, please contact Margot Gallagher on 0418 229 789 (after Friday 12th September 2025).

To apply, email your CV and covering letter to margot@hrsuccess.com.au.

Applications close: Friday 26th September 2025


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