Moments Program Lead

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. When you join Starlight, you'll:  

• Change lives for the better, positively impacting the lives of seriously ill children, young people, and their families.

• Have inspiring and positive work. We work to our strengths; we care about each other, and we work collaboratively.

• Be included in an exceptional team. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work, we’re one of AFR’s Most Innovative Companies and we’re also the most trusted children’s charity in Australia.

About the Role
A unique role at the heart of bringing joy and cherished memories to children, young people, and their families facing life-limiting conditions. Your role is pivotal in coordinating outstanding experiences through impactful moments. You will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, families, partners, and internal teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

About You
As the ideal candidate for this role, you have a background in health or social sciences or experience working with chronically ill people. You possess a great passion for making a positive difference in the lives of families facing challenging circumstances. You are an empathetic and relationship-driven individual who thrives on building and maintaining meaningful connections with a diverse range of stakeholders. Your innovative spirit, listening skills, and creative mindset enable you to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

Qualities we're looking for include:
Relationship Guru: You possess an innate talent for developing and nurturing relationships with families, healthcare professionals, partners, and colleagues.
Resilient and Self-Caring: Your strong sense of professional boundaries and self-care practices ensures your well-being while advocating for others.
Creative Problem Solver: Your imaginative and innovative approach empowers you to address complex challenges with inventive solutions.
Curious Mind: Your thirst for understanding the "why" behind decisions fuels your desire to explore and learn more.

Benefits
As well as the real joy of seeing the positive difference your work makes in the lives of others, our unique benefits support you at any life stage.  

• Best Self leave days and additional carer’s leave.  

• Leave to support reproductive health.  

• Leave options for pet owners (because pets are family too!)  

• Public Holiday swap & potential to work from anywhere in the world for 20 days a year.  

• A commitment to supporting your mental health and wellbeing.  

• Development and growth opportunities in a workplace underpinned by positive psychology.  

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.