Program Coordinator

Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children, young people 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.You’ll work closely with our National Program Managers to provide top-notch admin and operational support. While most of your day-to-day will be focused on admin tasks, you’ll also get to help bring our team together through workshops and events that spark connection and creativity.
• What You’ll Do :
• Coordinate team workshops and events that bring energy, fun, and inspiration.
• Manage travel bookings and logistics so everything runs like clockwork.
• Keep an eye on event budgets and help make sure the numbers add up.
• Process invoices, reconcile credit cards, and support meetings and training sessions.
• Be the go-to admin support across the team—keeping calendars, systems, and tasks in check.
• About You
• You’re the kind of person who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys variety in your day. You’re confident juggling different tasks, thinking on your feet, and working with a mix of people across teams. Whether it’s supporting an event or keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, you bring a calm, can-do attitude and love being part of a team that makes things happen.
• What You’ll Bring
• 2+ years of admin experience (bonus points if you’ve supported events!)
• Confidence using Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A quick learner who picks up new systems and tools with ease.
• A cool head under pressure and a knack for solving problems on the fly.
• Great communication skills and a natural ability to build strong relationships.
• A love for variety—no two days are the same, and you’re here for it!
• 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’re on the hunt and moving fast – so hit that apply now! 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.
• About the Role
• We’re on the lookout for a full-time Program Coordinator to join our team. You’ll be the behind-the-scenes superstar supporting our Hospital, Online, and Community programs, keeping things organised, on track, and running smoothly.

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