Job Description

About Us

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Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Our programs bring them fun, joy and laughter when they need it most... because happiness matters.

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About the Role

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Captain Starlight is a superhero from Planet Starlight who spreads joy, creativity, and laughter to children in hospitals, clinics, and remote communities across Australia.

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As a Captain Starlight, you will be part of a vibrant and talented team that brings moments of light to kids during some of their most challenging times, creating positive, lasting impacts on their healthcare journey.

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As Captain Starlight, you will:

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- Make a real and positive difference to the lives of others.
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- Become the best performer you can be - we offer performance workshops with renowned industry professionals and the chance to participate in a week of Learning and Development in another Starlight Express Room of your choice.
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- Be part of an incredible, diverse team of over 160 talented actors and performers, each with their own networks.
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- We're currently looking for casual team members to join our John Hunter Children's Hospital team!
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About you

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You have a performance focused qualification (Bachelor degree or higher in acting, singing, dance, or similar); or 5+ years of proven professional performance experience across a mix of styles

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You're a master of quick-thinking, reading a room and delivering exceptional experiences in a safe, imaginative, and entertaining way.

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You're authentic, playful,



and love collaborating with others to create memorable moments.

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The Captain Starlight character is an extension of you - they are positive, warm, bright, ego-free and have a healthy dose of naivety (being an intergalactic visitor).

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Ready to Make an Impact?

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to our invite only audition.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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We seek candidates from diverse backgrounds who will bring rich experience and perspective to the team, which we know will enhance our creativity and collective intelligence.

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Our aim is for Starlight to reflect the broader community and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with diverse abilities and those who are mature aged or just starting out in their careers.

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We are committed to positive employment experiences in an environment where everyone is included, respected, safe and treated fairly, so you can be your best and true self every day.

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If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please include this in your application.

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For more information on Starlight's commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our website.

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Here you will also find Starlight's vision for Reconciliation and our current Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

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Successful applicants will undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check as they join the team and throughout their Starlight career.

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📌 Captain Starlight - Newcastle (New South Wales)
🏢 Starlight Children'S Foundation Australia
📍 New South Wales