KickstART Market 2024 - image credit Sophie Minissale
Propel is looking for an emerging artist or arts worker who can help highlight the creativity of young people to our communities in WA. You get to work with other young people and plan a week of inspiring events for the Youth Week WA KickstART Festival, which will be held 10 - 17 April 2025.
The KickstART Festival is Propel’s largest annual event and Youth Week WA is an annual statewide celebration of the positive contributions of young people to our community throughout Western Australia. KickstART offers young people aged 12-26 a chance to enjoy free workshops, talks, performances, exhibitions, markets, and more.
We are looking for someone who:
loves youth arts and culture
has knowledge and networks in the WA creative scene
is not afraid to try new things and challenge the status quo
As the Creative Coordinator, you will:
work with the Youth Week Planning Committee to develop a theme for Youth Week WA
develop KickstART programming in consultation with the committee and Propel
help us celebrate the contributions of young people to our community
About Us
Propel Youth Arts WA is a for-purpose organisation providing young Western Australians aged 12-26 with opportunities to engage with arts and culture on their terms. We advocate for young people’s collective voice, resource their access to opportunities, and platform their creative contributions.
Through our creative programs, workshops, mentoring, and networking, Propel empowers young people to explore their creative pathways. Our events, festivals, performances, and exhibitions celebrate and showcase the diversity and talent of young people across WA.
How to Apply
Download and read the Job Description Form (JDF) here.
Compile a CV (2 pages max.) and Cover Letter (1 page max.) outlining:
Your interest in the position of Propel’s next KickstART Creative Coordinator
How the skills and attributes you bring to the role address the selection criteria
Your understanding of Propel’s values, context, and community
Details of two professional references, who may be contacted if you are shortlisted.
Email your application to our Executive Director Jamie McGleave at jamie@propel.org.au.
Make sure you submit before the deadline of midnight Sunday 25 August 2024.
Next Steps
If you are shortlisted, expect to be interviewed around Thursday 29 and Friday 30 August.
Shortly after interviews and checks, we will offer the role to the successful candidate.
The Creative Coordinator will ideally commence from Tuesday 3 September.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email Propel’s Executive Director Jamie McGleave at jamie@propel.org.au or call the Propel office on 08 9328 5855.
Propel is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Propel are based on organisational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.