Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 12th Nov 2021
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Brisbane
Remote / Work from Home
The Humour Foundation truly believes laughter is the best medicine. Working closely with paediatric hospitals and aged care facilities, our programs improve the healthcare experience for sick kids and vulnerable adults through our primary programs, Clown Doctors and Laughter Care (previously known as Elder Clowns).
Engaging 70+ professional performers, the Foundation delivers programs in 20+ hospitals nationally, and works with residents living with dementia and/or experiencing social isolation in aged care facilities through face-to-face and virtual program delivery. Our work is based on research that proves the physiological and psychological benefits of laughter, joy and connection to health and well-being.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to be respectful, compassionate, optimistic and creative.
The Humour Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and performers to share this commitment. Selected applicants must undergo a ‘Working with Children Check’ and National Police Check.
Reporting to the National Program Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations, relationship management and strategic growth of programs for The Humour Foundation across South East Queensland and Northern Territory. This role works with a group of professional performers, a network of other Program Managers nationally, in parallel with the Artistic Associate, and a Programs Administrator.
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We are a unique organisation, and we're looking for someone with the right cultural fit - tell us about you!
To be appointed to this position you would need to be flexible in your working arrangements. While you will be able to select your core working days and hours, there may be necessity to respond to last-minute roster changes and to make yourself available for meetings which may not fall on your selected working days. You will need to travel to meet with Hospital and/or facility personnel on a regular basis, and interstate travel may be required for national meetings and our annual conference.
To find out more about The Humour Foundation visit our website: www.humourfoundation.org.au
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There is no closing date for applications, please apply as soon as possible as we will schedule interviews immediately as prospective applicants are identified.
Remote / Work from Home