Captain Starlight - Centenary Hospital for Women and Children

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.

About the Role

Captain Starlight is a superhero from Planet Starlight who spreads joy, creativity, and laughter to children in hospitals, clinics, and remote communities across Australia. As a Captain Starlight, you will be part of a vibrant and talented team that brings moments of light to kids during some of their most challenging times, creating positive, lasting impacts on their healthcare journey.

As Captain Starlight, you will:

• Make a real and positive difference to the lives of others.
• Become the best performer you can be - we offer performance workshops with renowned industry professionals and the opportunity to participate in a week of Learning and Development in another Starlight Express Room of your choice.
• Be part of an incredible, diverse team of over 160 talented actors and performers, each with their own networks.
• Join the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children (CHWC) team!

We’re currently looking for casual team members to join our CHWC team! This program operates on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays, so we’re seeking people who are available to work on these days.

About you

• You have a performance‑focused qualification (Bachelor degree or higher in acting, singing, dance, or similar); or 5+ years of proven professional performance experience across a mix of styles
• You’re a master of quick-thinking, reading a room and delivering exceptional experiences in a safe, imaginative, and entertaining way.
• You’re authentic, playful, and love collaborating with others to create memorable moments.

The Captain Starlight character is an extension of you – they are positive, warm, bright, ego-free and have a healthy dose of naivety (being an intergalactic visitor).

Ready to Make an Impact?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to our invite‑only audition. Apply now to be considered!


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.