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Careers at Starlight
Make a Difference Every Day
At Starlight Children’s Foundation, we bring vital fun and happiness to sick kids every day.
If you're driven by purpose and want an inspiring role where your work helps to positively change kids’ and families’ lives, then you're in the right place.
Use your skills to make a difference and apply today!
Join Starlight and be part of an inclusive team that brings their best self every day to help brighten the lives of sick kids across Australia.
Why Work at Starlight?
Join an inclusive, innovative culture
Do inspiring, purpose-led work
Collaborate in a strengths-based organisation where your ideas are valued
Contribute to an exceptional team at a recognised Great Place to Work™
Flexibility with family -friendly leave
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.
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Our most important responsibility
The safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our number one priority.
Our safeguarding Practices and Policy are built into everything we do, ensuring that every child in our programs feels safe, heard, and respected. All Starlight team members are trained in child safety and uphold the highest standards.
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Explore Current Opportunities
We offer a wide range of roles across Australia:
Marketing, Communications & Fundraising
Event Coordination
Program Management
Creative & Performance Roles
Administration, Finance & Technology
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, there’s a Starlight role waiting for you.
FAQ
What types of jobs are available at Starlight?
We offer a wide range of roles including marketing, fundraising, account management, event coordination, executive support, creative performance, IT, HR and more — all with a shared mission to bring joy to sick kids.
How do I apply for a job at Starlight?
You can explore and apply for current roles by visiting our Careers Opportunities page.
What’s it like to work with Starlight?
When you work at Starlight, you're part of a fun, inclusive and purpose-driven team that values creativity, compassion and innovation. We work to our strengths, care about each other and offer great flexibility.
Does Starlight support diversity and inclusion?
Yes! 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.
What is Starlight’s approach to child safeguarding?
At Starlight our most important responsibility is to ensure our programs are provided in an environment that is caring, nurturing and safe for all children and young people.
We have a detailed Safeguarding Children and Young People (SCYP) Policy and have Safeguarding Children accreditation through the Australian Childhood Foundation.
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Diversity, equity & inclusion
Starlight's vision for diversity, equity & inclusion
Safeguarding children and young people
Starlight's most important responsibility.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan
Starlight’s vision for reconciliation for a brighter, more inclusive future.
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