KickstART Festival 2021. Photo credit: Simeon Neo.
Propel is looking for an emerging WA artist or arts worker to provide the creative spark and artistic direction for the 2022 Youth Week WA KickstART Festival.
As Creative Coordinator, you will have a platform to introduce challenging ideas and exciting new talent to the rest of our community. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about youth arts, has excellent networks within the WA arts industry, and is not afraid to push new boundaries.
Position Description
The Creative Coordinator is an emerging Western Australian artist or arts worker who is supported by Propel Youth Arts WA to consult with young people on the development and delivery of the Youth Week WA KickstART Festival, which usually takes place in April each year.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Creative Coordinator is responsible for the overall artistic direction and creative programming of the KickstART Festival. The Creative Coordinator will consult with the Youth Week WA Planning Committee and Propel, to develop a theme and key activities for Youth Week WA in the Perth Metropolitan Area that serve to engage young people aged 12-26.
The Creative Coordinator works closely with the Project Manager, who will perform key administration duties and produce the events of Youth Week WA, and reports to the General Manager. The Creative Coordinator will also work closely with the Communications Officer, Advocacy Development Officer, interns, volunteers, and partner organisations throughout their 10 month term of employment.
About the Youth Week WA KickstART Festival
The Youth Week WA KickstART Festival is Propel’s largest annual event held as part of Youth Week WA, an annual statewide celebration of the positive contributions of young people to our community throughout WA.
KickstART offers young people aged 12-26 an extensive program of free workshops, talks, performances, mentorships, exhibitions, markets and other special events, across an entire week in April.
How to Apply
Step 1: Click here to download and read the Job Description Form (JDF).
Step 2: Click here to download a PDF version of the application form. We recommend you use this to help prepare your responses in advance.
Step 3: Click here to fill in the online application form. Make sure that you have a Cover Letter (1 page max.) and a current CV (2 pages max.) ready to upload to the online application form.
Applications must be received before midnight on Wednesday 14 July 2021 in order to be eligible.
Propel will assess all applications received and invite shortlisted applicants to attend an interview during the week beginning Monday 19 July 2021. Unsuccessful applicants who are not shortlisted will be notified via email.
After the interview process, the successful applicant will be notified by phone and sent a written offer of appointment, with the position commencing from the week starting Monday 2 August 2021. Unsuccessful shortlisted candidates will also be notified via phone.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please email Propel General Manager Jamie McGleave at jamie@propel.org.au or call the Propel office on 08 9328 5855 during business hours.
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+.