Puppet Programs Performer (VIC)

Cancer Education Program – Puppet Programs Performer

Do you want to make a real difference? Come join Camp Quality, a children’s cancer charity that has been bringing positivity, fun and laughter back into the lives of kids impacted by cancer for over 40 years. 

Camp Quality provides kids and families facing cancer with fun experiences, trusted information, specialised care, coping tools and a supportive community.

About the Role

Our Cancer Education Program includes an educational puppet show performed live to audiences across the country. We are looking for a talented casual performer to join a hard-working team responsible for performing the puppet show to schools, hospitals, at camps and to corporate partners throughout Victoria. Put your performance skills to good use and help support children impacted by cancer at hospital and returning to school.

Experience and Knowledge

• Previous professional performance experience.
• Experience working with children aged 0 -15 years of age.
• Previous experience within children’s theatre and Puppetry training is a plus.

Other requirements for this role:

• Full Australian working rights.
• A current unrestricted driver licence.
• Day time availability.
• Current Working With Children Check.

Please note that there may be overnight travel required due to regional tours.

To apply hit Apply Now - Applications must include a resume and cover letter, responding to the criteria listed above.

Applications close on Sunday 13 September.

Camp Quality honours human rights, celebrates diversity and fosters a climate of mutual respect to promote an inclusive environment that affirms the intrinsic value of each individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultural backgrounds, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, as well as those that are neurodiverse, with a disability or carer responsibilities. Should you have any particular support needs, you are encouraged to include these in your application so we can explore with you during the recruitment process.

All front-line employees (working in a position with direct contact with children, families, and working in schools or hospitals) must supply evidence of applicable immunisations and a national police check prior to commencing the role.

We are proud to hold National Safeguarding Children accreditation. All successful candidates must undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment and hold a valid working with children check.