Captain Starlight jobs

Become a Captain Starlight

Use Your Talent to Brighten Lives 

• Captain Starlights are no ordinary performers — they’re superheroes of fun, laughter, and imagination.

• Captain Starlights bring joy to sick kids in hospitals and remote communities across Australia.

• If you’re a professional performer with a passion for making a difference, this could be the most rewarding role of your career. 

About Captain Starlight? 

Captain Starlights are highly skilled, professionally trained performers who create opportunities for sick kids to engage in fun and imaginative play. Using their unique talents from acting, theatre, music, improv, stand-up or clowning, Captains entertain and distract children during the toughest times. Whether it’s performing live shows in hospital or creating unforgettable moments in remote communities, Captain Starlights create joy and happiness wherever they go.  

Where We Work 

Captain Starlights are based in every major children’s hospital across Australia. Right now, we’re actively recruiting for Captain Starlight jobs in the Northern Territory, where you’ll have the opportunity to work in both hospital and community settings. 

Who We’re Looking For 

We’re looking for authentic, creative performers who:

- Have experience in acting, theatre, music, clowning, stand-up, or live performance

- Are quick-thinking and imaginative- you can adapt to any situation and create fun, engaging and safe experiences for children

- Are team players ready to bring energy, empathy and creativity to every performance

Why Join Starlight? 

As a Captain Starlight, you’ll be part of a diverse, supportive team with a shared mission to bring happiness to sick kids. You’ll have access to performance workshops with industry professionals and the chance to use your performance skills in a truly meaningful way. We’re all about inclusion, flexibility and bringing your best self-everyday!

More Than a Job — A Purpose 

Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children. As a Captain Starlight, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, bringing moments of fun, joy and laughter to sick kids during their most challenging times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Captain Starlight?

Captain Starlights are professional performers who bring fun, joy and laughter to entertain and distract sick kids in hospitals and remote communities through live shows, storytelling, music, dance and imaginative play.

What kind of performers can apply for Captain Starlight jobs?

We welcome performers with diverse backgrounds in acting, theatre, clowning, stand-up comedy, music, magic, and improvisation. If you love performing and want to make a real impact apply now!

Are Captain Starlight jobs full-time or part-time?

Captain Starlight roles are part-time, offering the flexibility to help support your other performance commitments.

Where are Captain Starlight jobs currently available?

We’re currently recruiting in the Northern Territory, but Captain Starlights work in every major children’s hospital across Australia. 

How do I apply for a Captain Starlight job?

Explore Captain Starlight jobs and apply online via our Careers page at Careers

Successful applicants will undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check as they join the team and throughout their Starlight career.