Livewire Facilitator at Starlight Children's Foundation Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workshop facilitation, Youth engagement, Creative activity design, Communication, Collaboration, Child safety, Resilience, Growth mindset, Technology proficiency, Inclusivity, Accessibility, Strength-based approach

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

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 Queensland 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 part-time roles and are looking for someone who can commit to 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).Shifts are typically late morning to late afternoon, with one midday to evening shift included. A great part of this role is supporting our connection trips to the Gold Coast Hospital. Travel happens within your shift, and a Starlight car is provided. 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. Ready to Make an Impact? Please note, applications close on 23rd April — so click that ‘Apply Now’ button! 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.

Responsibilities

The Livewire Facilitator creates engaging workshops and activities to provide positive distractions for young people in a healthcare setting. They also collaborate with families and health professionals while supporting connection trips between hospital locations.