AddressOur mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children & their families, bringing them fun, joy, and laughter when they need it most… because happiness matters.
About the role
Captain Starlight is a superhero from Planet Starlight who delivers happiness to children in hospitals, clinics, and remote communities across Australia. Our Captains are experienced performers, trained to use play, creativity and social connection to support children in some of their toughest times and to positively transform their health care experience.
Captain Starlight programs reach every major children’s hospital in Australia and this innovative program was developed in partnership with leading health professionals to complement the Australian healthcare system to create a lasting positive impact on the lives of sick kids.
As Captain Starlight, you will:
- Make a real and positive difference to the lives of others.
- Become the best performer you can be - we offer performance workshops with renowned industry professionals and the opportunity to participate in a week of Learning and Development in another Starlight Express Room of your choice.
- Be part of an incredible, diverse team of over 160 talented actors and performers, each with their own networks.
We’re currently recruiting for casual team members to join the Canberra team. Our in hospital program operates 5 days a week ( Mon-Thurs and Saturdays) and shifts are 7.5 hours a day.
About you
To #SHINE as a Captain:
- You have experience and training in acting, theatre, theatre-making, music, musical theatre, standup, improv or clowning as these skills are a must!
- You’re a master of quick-thinking, reading a room and delivering exceptional experiences in a safe, imaginative, and entertaining way.
- You’re authentic and playful and thrive when working with others.
Whatever your performance superpower is – we want to see it! It’s what makes the Captain Starlight character uniquely you. Captain Starlight is YOU, in a very shiny cape. So, let your very best “you” shine! We can’t wait to meet you in an audition.
Feeling excited?
Candidates must possess either a relevant qualification or a minimum of 5 years of performance experience. If that's you, click apply now!
Auditions are happening on the 10th July and are invite-only. We will be in touch regarding audition preparation details after reviewing your application.
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. 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.
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.
If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please include this in your application.
For more information on Starlight’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our website. Here you will also find Starlight's vision for Reconciliation and our current Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Successful applicants will undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check as they join the team and throughout their Starlight career.
