Gold Coast Wide | Flexible Casual Work | Weekends, Evenings & School Holidays

Love kids, dancing, dressing up and making people smile? We want YOU!

Mel in a Box is a growing Gold Coast children's entertainment company, and we're looking for fun, energetic, talented and reliable entertainers to join our expanding team!

From transforming into beautiful princesses, superheroes and K-POP stars to leading dance parties, creating amazing face painting designs and hosting exciting children's activities, no two days are ever the same!

With exciting opportunities across birthday parties, Kids Clubs, hotels, resorts, corporate activations and major events, we're searching for people who love entertaining children and creating unforgettable experiences.

About the Role

As part of the Mel in a Box team, you'll have opportunities to work at:

- Children's Birthday Parties – Themed entertainment, character performances, dancing, interactive games and activities.
- Character Entertainment – Bringing popular princesses, superheroes, K-POP stars and other beloved characters to life.
- Face Painting & Balloon Twisting – Creating colourful designs, balloon animals and fun party experiences.
- Disco & Dance Parties – Leading dance routines, music games and energetic group activities.
- Kids Clubs – Hosting games, creative workshops, crafts, face painting, balloon twisting and children's entertainment.
- Hotels & Resorts – Delivering exciting school holiday programs and children's experiences.
- Corporate & Community Events – Family fun days, shopping centre activations, festivals and special events.
- Seasonal Events – Christmas celebrations, Halloween parties and themed holiday entertainment.

Who We're Looking For We're looking for people who are:
- Bubbly, outgoing, energetic and full of personality!
- Naturally confident, engaging and comfortable entertaining children.
- Creative, enthusiastic and happy to get involved in games, dancing and activities.
- Reliable, punctual, responsible and professional.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Able to confidently lead activities and interact with groups of children.
- Available for flexible weekend, evening and school holiday shifts.
- Able to travel to different locations across the Gold Coast.

Character Performers – Bringing the Magic to Life! A big part of what makes Mel in a Box special is our ability to bring children's favourite characters to life!

For our character entertainment roles,



we're looking for confident, expressive performers who can convincingly portray the characters they represent.

Authentic character presentation is very important to us.

Our performers must be comfortable wearing themed costumes, wigs, accessories and character makeup, with excellent attention to detail and a polished, professional presentation.

We want children to feel as though their favourite princess, superhero or K-POP star has really arrived at their party!

We're particularly interested in performers who can:

- Confidently embody a character through their appearance, mannerisms, expressions and performance.
- Present an authentic, recognisable character look using our costumes, wigs and styling.
- Stay in character and interact naturally with children.
- Learn and perform dance routines and themed activities.
- Bring enthusiasm, energy and personality to every performance.

Dance, acting, musical theatre or character performance experience is highly regarded. Applicants for character roles may be invited to participate in a short practical audition or provide a performance video.

Highly Regarded Skills & Qualifications

We're particularly interested in applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

- Face Painting – Confident creating colourful, professional face painting designs for children.
- Balloon Twisting – Experience making balloon animals, shapes and popular designs.
- Dance & Performing Arts – Dance, acting, musical theatre, singing or character performance.
- Children's Entertainment – Hosting birthday parties, leading games, dancing and engaging groups of children.
- Childcare & Education – Relevant childcare or early childhood qualifications, teaching experience or experience working with children.
- Creative Activities – Arts and crafts, glitter tattoos, themed workshops and children's activities.
- First Aid & CPR – Current First Aid and CPR certification is highly regarded.

You don't need to have every skill! We're building a diverse team with different talents and would love to hear from experienced entertainers, dancers,



face painters, balloon artists and childcare professionals. A valid Queensland Working with Children Blue Card, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one before commencing relevant work, is essential.

What We Offer

- Fun, creative and rewarding casual work.
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
- Opportunities to perform at exciting events and venues.
- Costumes, equipment and activity resources provided.
- Training, guidance and ongoing support.
- Opportunities for regular Kids Club shifts.
- Additional opportunities across hotel programs, major events and seasonal activations.
- The chance to become part of a friendly, creative and enthusiastic team!

Location & Availability Gold Coast Wide – Various Event Locations

Our team works at private homes, clubs, hotels, resorts, shopping centres and event venues across the Gold Coast, with occasional opportunities in Brisbane and surrounding areas.

Most shifts take place on weekends, evenings and during school holidays.

Applicants must have reliable transport and be willing to travel to different event locations.

How to Apply

Think you've got what it takes to bring the magic?

We'd love to hear from you!

Please include

- Your resume and a short introduction about yourself.
- Your relevant entertainment, dance, face painting, balloon twisting or childcare experience.
- Your general availability, particularly weekends and school holidays.
- Details of your Blue Card, First Aid or other relevant qualifications.
- Any performance videos, showreels or examples of your work, if available.

If you're applying for a character performer role, we'd especially love to see photos or videos showcasing your performance skills, character portrayal or costume experience. Whether you're an experienced children's entertainer, a talented performer, a skilled face painter or simply someone with an incredible personality who loves working with kids, we'd love to meet you!

If you're full of energy, love making children smile and aren't afraid to be a little silly, you might be exactly who we're looking for!

Mel in a Box – Let Your Imagination Fly!

Pay: $25.00 – $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2.0 – 10.0 per week

Advantages

- Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):
- Do you hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card, or are you eligible and willing to obtain one before commencing work?

Work Location: In person

📌 Children's Entertainers, Character Performers, Face Painters & Kids Club Hosts – Casual (Gold Coast)
🏢 Mel in a box Children's Entertainment
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