• Are you a creative with a desire to use your powers, I mean.. skills for good?
• Do you have a passion for working with young people?
• Do you like working in a dynamic team full of creative people?

About Starlight

At Starlight we know that sick kids are still kids. Our 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.

What's Livewire?

Livewire is the Starlight Children’s Foundation’s adolescent program which aims to engage, entertain and connect seriously ill teenagers. The Livewire team positively impact the wellbeing of young people by creating opportunities for creative connection and engagement during their hospital stay and online.

What’s does a Livewire Lead do?

You’ll use your creative talents to co-ordinate and create engaging, tailored, innovative activities and workshops for young people. You’ll help provide them with meaning, encourage them to connect with each other and leave participants with a sense of accomplishment. The teens you’ll be supporting come from different walks of life, are different ages and have varied cultural backgrounds and abilities.

You’ll be great at building relationships with a broad range of people, from health partners to teens, to ensure positive experiences for all. You will use your coaching ability to lead and align a team of creatives to program goals to ensure that reach, impact and awareness KPIs are met.

You’ll also use your digital nous to work on Livewire Online. This is where you will create and role model a community for teens living with illness and disability that is lively, entertaining and friendly, giving them the opportunity to express themselves and connect with others who just ‘get it.’

The Nitty Gritty

We’re looking for a talented and professional creative to join the team on a full-time (or part-time) fixed term contract. You’ll work with the team on rotating days across a 7-day roster, which includes some weekends. Shift times are generally 12.30pm – 8.00pm (in hospital) and between 12.00pm-12.00am (online).

We have opportunities at both The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital- Randwick as such you must be comfortable working in a hospital environment.

Should I apply?

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have specific, creative talents, supported either by qualifications or work experience
• Have experience working with young people and can connect in an authentic, positive and engaging manner.
• Are a positive influencer and can build rapport quickly with a diverse range of people
• Stay at the forefront of youth trends, building these into the program
• Can build and manage quality relationships between different stakeholders

How to Apply

We’re committed to providing positive experiences in an environment that’s caring, nurturing and safe. Successful applicants will therefore undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check.

If you’re excited about becoming a Livewire Lead, apply by clicking apply now below.

As part of your application, please upload both a resume and cover letter.

Starlight's vision for reconciliation is to embed values of awareness, acknowledgement and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their culture within our organisation. We welcome applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.