Garvey Park, Ascot WA – Saturday 15 November   (10 - 17th)

Hey Team!

Ricochet Circus is gearing up for our biggest event of the year - and we’re building an all-star team to help make it spectacular.

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From tent crew and workshop facilitators to performers and stage hands, we’re looking for amazing humans to help deliver a day full of circus awesomeness, community connection and family fun.

All roles are paid and require:
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Public Liability Insurance (PLI) - if performer/trainer
A great attitude, reliability and a love for what you do!

Dates Required: 12–16 November

Get your hands dirty (and maybe a little glittery) helping us build the magic from the ground up!
You’ll be part of the behind-the-scenes dream team setting up circus tents, staging and pretty much everything that needs building.
This role is perfect for hard workers who love a good challenge, know their way around a ratchet strap, sledgehammer and doesn't mind being an absolute legend.

PPE and steel caps required. Muscles are helpful.

Tasks include:

• Erecting circus tents (heh), staging, signage, trussing etc.

• Loading/unloading equipment

• Assisting with site build and pack-down

• Supporting power cable runs, curtains etc.

Guaranteed Hours

• Wednesday 12th November – 8:00am to 4:00pm (8 hrs)

• Sunday 16th November– 8:00am to 4:00pm (8 hrs)

Optional / Additional Hours (if required):

• Monday 10th November – Truck pack (approx. 1-2 hours)

• Thursday 13th November – Additional tent build and possible stage setup (8am - 4pm)

• Friday 14th November – Final stage build & venue prep (8am 0 4pm)

• Saturday 15th November – start pack down after event finishes at 6pm (approx. 2 hours)

• Monday 17th November – Contingency day for any remaining tasks (8am - 4pm)

Date Required: Saturday 15 November
(Optional early shift for Sensory Session)

We’re looking for warm, confident, and energetic circus facilitators to deliver all-day, drop-in style workshops for kids and families. These aren’t structured classes — they’re open-access play zones where children can come and go freely, and your role is to guide, demonstrate, encourage, and create a space where people of all ages and abilities feel welcome to give circus a try.

This is not a “stand near the hoops and make sure no one gets hurt” role — it’s an active, people-facing position. We’re looking for trainers who can engage participants with energy and kindness, demonstrate tricks with clarity and enthusiasm, celebrate small wins, build confidence in shy learners, and help keep the energy high and the vibe inclusive.

Great for performers, educators, and anyone who loves turning “I can’t” into “Look what I can do!” - and getting parents playing and learning with their kids.

Tasks include:

• Running all-day drop-in circus workshops

• Engaging with children and families

• Tailoring activities to suit various ages and abilities

• Maintaining a fun, inclusive, and safe space
  
  Hours

  • Saturday 15th November – 11:00am - 6:00pm
    11:00 – 1:30pm (1.5h)
    2:00pm – 3:30pm (1.5h)
    4:00pm – 5:30pm (1.5h)

   Optional / Additional Hours (if required):

  • Potentially a "soft play" circus workshop 9:00am - 11:00am for the sensory-friendly morning session

Date Required: Saturday 15 November - Tech rehearsal on Friday 14th November

Be part of the headline stage show that brings the big top to life! Circus Ricochet is a fast-paced, family-friendly circus variety show packed with energy, comedy, skills and crowd interaction. You’ll join a tight-knit cast delivering multiple high-impact performances throughout the day in front of hundreds of excited families.

This is a cabaret style ensemble show. We’re looking for performers who are confident, collaborative and experienced in working with kids and all-ages audiences. You’ll be part of the core experience that defines the festival, so we need artists who can shine on stage and work as a seamless team behind the scenes.

Perfect for circus artists, clowns, variety performers and physical comedians with strong skills and a big heart for family shows.

Tasks include:

• Performing in the Circus Ricochet ensemble show

• Managing transitions, props, and set-ups between acts

• Supporting team flow, cues and audience interaction

• Representing Ricochet Circus with professionalism on and off stage
  
  Please let us know what act/s you have and would like to perform and how long it goes for.

• Hours
  1 or 2 shows throughout the day
  
  Optional 

• We may put together a special show for the sensory session - please let us know what ideas you have.
  
  Note: MC role is not open to performers due to show commitments.

Date Required: Saturday 15 November

You're the stealthy ninja behind every flawless show. You’ll help keep performances running smoothly in The Ovation Big Top, assist artists with props and transitions, and make sure the backstage area runs like a well-oiled (circus) machine. If you love being part of the action without being onstage, this one’s for you.

Quick hands, cool head, and great ears for cues encouraged.

Tasks include:

• Assisting with mainstage transitions and cues

• Managing props and backstage areas

• Supporting performers and onsite logistics

    Hours

  • Saturday 15th November – 10:30am - 6:15pm
    

   Optional / Additional Hours (if required):

  • Potentially 9:00am - 11:00am for the sensory-friendly morning session

Date Required: Saturday 15 November

Be the first friendly face our audience sees! You’ll welcome families, manage tent entry, answer questions, and make sure everyone knows where the fun is happening. If you’ve got great people skills and a knack for organising crowds with kindness and confidence, you’ll thrive here.

Bonus points if you can wrangle a queue and give directions at the same time!

Tasks include:

• Managing audience flow into tents

• Providing directions and info

• Supporting audience safety and comfort

• Creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere

  
    Hours

  • Saturday 15th November – 10:30am - 6:15pm
    

   Optional / Additional Hours (if required):

  • Potentially 9:00am - 11:00am for the sensory-friendly morning session

Date Required: Saturday 15 November
(Part of our optional sensory-friendly morning session)

Kicking off the day with a special session for neurodiverse children and families, this shift is all about warmth, patience, and soft-spoken awesome. Help deliver a calm and joyful space where kids can explore circus, music, and play at their own pace.

Quiet, kind, and totally beautiful.

Tasks include:

• Supporting artists and activities during the Sensory Session

• Assisting with calm, low-stimulus environments

• Welcoming and guiding families with additional needs

• Ideal for those with lived or professional experience with disability or neurodivergence

•   Hours

  • Saturday 15th November – 8:30am - 11:00am

Please Note – Expressing Interest Doesn’t Guarantee a Role

We welcome and appreciate every expression of interest — truly. Putting your hand up to be part of the team is the first step, and it tells us you're excited to be involved. However, due to the nature of festival logistics, limited slots per role, and the need to build a balanced, skilled team across multiple areas, we unfortunately can’t guarantee that everyone will be placed in their preferred position (or placed at all).

We’ll be selecting crew based on a mix of experience, availability, team fit, and the overall needs of the event. Some roles may fill quickly or have more applicants than we can accommodate. In some cases, we may offer you an alternative role if your first preference isn’t available — or we may keep your details on file for future events.

Please don’t be discouraged — your enthusiasm still means a lot to us. We aim to build a crew that’s reliable, supportive, and brings out the best in each other on the day, and we appreciate your understanding as we make those calls behind the scenes.

If you have specific needs, limited availability, or questions about what might suit you best — feel free to let us know in your application. We’ll always do our best to match people to where they’ll thrive.

Ricochet Circus isn’t a booking agency - it’s a growing company with big dreams and a solid track record of delivering high-quality circus experiences across Western Australia. As we expand our touring, production, education, and festival programs, we’re looking for more than just short-term crew. We’re looking for people who want to build something with us.

We value reliability, great communication, and a strong work ethic — but just as importantly, we value people who are generous with their energy, kind to others, and passionate about bringing joy to communities. Whether you’re a performer, trainer, builder, or behind-the-scenes legend, we want people who take pride in their work and are excited by the idea of helping Ricochet grow into something even greater.

If you’re looking for a one-off shift, that’s okay — but if you’re looking for something longer-term, something meaningful, something you can be proud of… we’d love to meet you.

Let’s build this together.

Include:

• Your  preferred role(s)

• Your availability (include any key dates you're unavailable)

• A brief paragraph about your experience

• Attach or link your WWCC and PLI (or let us know if it’s pending)

• Obligatory photo of your cat. Or a cat. Or something that's like a cat. You know the rules. Do not disappoint. 

• Any access needs or special info you’d like to share