Careers
Powerhouse opportunities span careers, volunteer projects, residencies, fellowships, design accelerators and research programs. We are always looking for new talent and great collaborations.
Careers
Powerhouse is committed to bringing together a diverse staff of professionals with outstanding expertise in their areas. We are a collaborative, entrepreneurial and creative institution dedicated to working with equity and respect as we deliver original new practice in the service of our communities.
Rewards & Benefits
Powerhouse is a NSW Public Sector Agency under the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Act.
- Competitive pay Powerhouse employees enjoy competitive salaries that are paid every fortnight. We also offer additional allowances, such as Annual Leave Loading and temporary assignment allowances.
- Superannuation Powerhouse provides for the 12% Superannuation contribution and the option for our fund choice.
- Flexible Working hours for eligible employees, our flexible working arrangements support work-life balance with flexible start and finish times and the ability to ‘bank’ extra worked hours known as ‘Flex Leave’, allowing you to build up additional leave to take off at a time that suits you and your family or personal commitments.
- Leave Entitlements in addition to Flex Leave, we offer a comprehensive range of leave benefits. This includes 4 weeks of recreation leave, 4 weeks of sick leave, carers leave, Family & Community Service leave and extended leave. Additionally, eligible new parents can take up to 14 weeks of full-pay leave. We also provide special leave options, such as study leave to support employees who need to take time off while studying.
- Wellbeing we are committed to supporting employee health and well-being at Powerhouse. Our Fitness Passport and 360 Corporate Memberships gives you access to hundreds of health and fitness facilities across NSW.
- Employee Assistance employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which allows them to receive free, independent and confidential counselling.
Volunteers
Join the Powerhouse Volunteers and collaborate with our collection, program, studio and food teams.
Community
New work across the applied arts and sciences is developed through support and investment by Powerhouse. We foster innovation through facilitating collaboration and connection between industry and community.