Catalyst Role Description
Title
Catalyst
Status
Casual Employee
Time commitment 1 day per week
(7.25hrs)
(4 positions available)
Project
Organisation State Library of Queensland
Hourly Rate A04.1 (approx $38.00ph)
Contact
Matt Fallon
Telephone
07 3842 9264
Email
[email protected]
The Edge
Overview
It’s all in the name. Catalysts make things happen. The Edge is a public space full of
resources - technology and various facilities - for young people and the young at heart to
use to explore their creativity in all areas. Basically it’s a box of raw potential.
Catalysts are people who can’t wait to jump in and use The Edge. They know exactly
what they could do with the resources. They kick start other people’s ideas, help new
patrons to break the ice, act as informal mentors for people who use the space.
The Edge is an initiative of the State Library of Queensland. Catalysts are employees of
the Queensland Government and take on all the responsibilities and opportunities that
come with that.
The Job
Catalysts get unlimited access to the open spaces and resources at The Edge. In return
they play the role of mentors, inspiring and facilitating the development of new creative
work by young people.
Individual Catalysts will be selected to contribute to one of these strategy areas:
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Environmental sustainability
Sound and music production
Writing (including poetry and new media)
Digital Visual Arts
Catalysts are engaged for six months (1 in each strategy area) and are required to be on
site at least one day per week. Catalysts will produce work in their own area(s) of practice
and are responsible for sharing what they do and how they work with a new generation
of creative practitioners via workshops with the general public as well as partner
organisations and community groups.
What you get
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Extended access to a range of facilities and equipment
Access to The Edge team and partners for technical, curatorial and collaborative
support
Access to State Library collections and staff expertise
Catalyst Role Description
Responsibilities
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Attending The Edge one day a week to undertake activities in their agreed practice
area
Working collaboratively with the Creative Production Manager and Programming
Team to establish workshops or projects in line with The Edge’s strategies
Providing information to the Programming Team about any Edge activities in good
time to enable sufficient organisation and promotion
Working autonomously to deliver workshops while working closely with The Edge
team regarding official and logistical aspects of their projects.
Facilitating collaborative project-based learning experiences and delivery of
workshops and presentations with The Edge participants (including the general public
and project-specific collaborations/partnerships).
Inspiring creative process and production, in keeping with The Edge commitment to
supporting entrepreneurialism and sharing.
Assisting participants to implement appropriate and innovative ways to present their
work and process.
Provide on-going support in the form of information sharing around new techniques,
new technologies and tools for workshop participants, as well as the general public
interested in producing work through the resources available at The Edge.
Evaluating and providing feedback on programs and facilities.
Documentation of Catalysts work and processes at The Edge via blogging and other
methods provided by the organisation (especially digital) to promote the sense of
sharing and to ensure that the audience reach is not limited by physical proximity to
The Edge.
The Successful Applicants
A Catalyst is someone who can demonstrate the following capabilities:
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Highly skilled in a creative area and a facilitator of technology relevant to the
thematic vision of The Edge
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Experienced in presenting information, communicating and sharing processes
with a wide range of audiences via participatory practice
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Innovative and experimental in your practice
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Positive and enthusiastic with a demonstrated ability to encourage new work and
inspire others
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Able to work autonomously and evaluate results
Catalyst Role Description
Your Working Life
You will work in an organisation that values engagement, growth and learning, workforce
diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. You will be supported and
respected as an individual, and will benefit from a range of flexible work options. You will
be expected to participate in professional development opportunities, and have access to
an employee assistance program and state-of-the-art facilities and technology.
The Application Process
To be considered for the role of Catalyst, please submit a 2 page application addressing
the items in The Successful Applicants section, your current CV and the application cover
sheet.
You will also be required to use the following format to demonstrate your planning skills
for ONE of your proposed activities.
Activity
Planning
Outcomes
Resources
Audience
Promo
Evaluation
eg. Pro
Tools
workshop
Do you want to know more about being a Catalyst or The Edge? Visit The Edge’s website
at edgeqld.org.au, email [email protected] or phone 07 3840 9400.