Livewire Facilitator

Starlight Children's Foundation Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Starlight Children's Foundation Australia is seeking a Livewire Facilitator to run engaging workshops at Perth Children’s Hospital. This casual role requires flexibility across a Monday–Friday schedule and a passion for helping young people connect, explore interests, and feel included in a supportive healthcare setting.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification, with experience working with young people and a creative, inclusive approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification required.
• Experience working with young people in engaging ways.
• Creativity and curiosity with inclusivity and accessibility in mind.
• Comfort with technology and digital platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging workshops and activities for young people.
• Facilitate sessions and foster connection with peers and health professionals.
• Ensure safety and maintain professional boundaries in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Experience with young people

Creativity

Tech-savvy

Inclusive approach

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification

Job description

About Us

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.

Introducing Livewire

Through creativity and social connection, Livewire transforms the healthcare experience for young people. Livewire provides a positive distraction and allows young people (12 and above) to experience a sense of normalcy when life is anything but.

What You’ll Do

As a Livewire Facilitator, you’ll be working in a health care setting at Perth Children’s Hospital. You’ll be creating engaging workshops, and activities that help young people connect with others, explore their interests, and embrace what makes them unique. We’re currently recruiting for casual roles and are looking for someone who has flexibility Monday - Friday for a variety of shifts.

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for someone who:

• Engages and Inspires: Builds positive, inclusive experiences and helps young people feel connected.
• Creates with Purpose: Designs fun, accessible activities that reflect youth culture and program goals.
• Collaborates and communicates: Works effectively with young people, families, health professionals, and team members.
• Champions Safety: Understands professional boundaries and prioritises child safety.
• Learns and Adapts: Embraces challenges with resilience and a growth mindset.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree / Relevant qualification and experience attained through previous appointments in a relevant field.
• Experience working with young people in authentic, positive, and engaging ways.
• Creativity and curiosity, with an eye for inclusivity and accessibility.
• Comfort with technology and digital platforms.
• Strength based approach that values feedback and open communication.

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.