Opportunity
Powerhouse opportunities span careers, volunteer projects, residencies, fellowships, design accelerators and research programs. We are always looking for new talent and great collaborations.
Careers
Director Design & Delivery
Closes 30 Mar 2025
Full Time
The Director of Design and Delivery is accountable for delivering the client responsibilities of the Powerhouse Program, with a focus on architecture and design. Responsibilities include ensuring the design and delivery functions of the project are met, including design briefs, fit-out planning, and client design briefing.
ApplyLead Preparator
Closes 21 Mar 2025
Full Time
Seeking skilled Lead Preparators with demonstrated experience in production workshops and/or mount-making to join our team. Candidates will have a passion for museum projects, fine craftsmanship, best-practice fabrication techniques, and new technology and enjoy working in a team environment. The Lead Preparator is crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of exhibitions, programs and events across all Powerhouse sites and offsite venues, including Ultimo, Parramatta, Castle Hill, and Sydney Observatory.
ApplyHead of Collection
Closes 23 Mar 2025
Full Time
The Head of Collection manages the Collection, including acquisition, management, and preservation. The role is also responsible for developing strategies, projects, and initiatives while managing the budget and leading the staff. The role implements innovative museum practices that cater to the organisation's research and community needs and collaborates on developing and delivering the Collection. The role oversees establishing and developing new policies, processes, and systems to drive new ways of working and cross-divisional collaboration.
ApplyVisitor Experience Manager, Sydney Observatory
Closes 23 Mar 2025
Full Time
The Visitor Experience Manager at Sydney Observatory plays a crucial role in the Powerhouse renewal, delivering community, industry, and cultural programs, including public programs, tours, and commercial events, alongside overseeing site operations. The role leads the Visitor Experience team at Sydney Observatory and collaborates across the Museum to deliver the program and venue management, including operational processes and procedures, focusing on continuous improvement.
ApplyGraphic Designer
Closes 23 Mar 2025
Full Time
The Graphic Designer is responsible for delivering creative and strategic design collateral and communication material across exhibitions, programs, digital content, publications, events, and Powerhouse renewal. As part of the Powerhouse Studio, the Graphic Designer coordinates and delivers various design projects from concept development to final execution, providing creative and innovative responses to project briefs.
ApplySenior Mechanical Services Coordinator
Closes 30 Mar 2025
Full Time
The Senior Mechanical Services Coordinator is responsible for providing a high degree of technical support to monitor and control all mechanical services plant within the museum best practice. The role will be a key collaborator in planning a safe and accessible environment for visitors and the workforce and contribute to the conservation of the Powerhouse collections and exhibitions.
ApplyLearning Manager - First Nations
Closes 22 Mar 2025
Full Time
The Powerhouse is committed to developing new and innovative approaches to First Nations learning, developed in direct response to our collections, communities, and our responsibility in caring for Country. Learning Manager, First Nations is an inaugural position responsible for developing, delivering and managing learning programs, partnerships and resources that centre and celebrate First Nations knowledge, teaching and communities at the Powerhouse.
ApplyProgram Curator, First Nations
Closes 23 Mar 2025
Full Time
The Program Curator First Nations role develops and delivers public, co-production, festival, and partnerships programming. The role primarily involves working collaboratively with teams across the Museum and advocating for, developing, and delivering programs representing and in collaboration with First Nations communities.
ApplyFacilities Maintenance Officer
Closes 31 Mar 2025
Full Time
The Facilities Maintenance Officer delivers high-quality maintenance and repair of various machines, equipment, and structures across Powerhouse sites. The role is part of the Facilities and Asset Management team and operates independently and as a member of the wider team. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates effective judgement and initiative and engages with internal and external stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism.
ApplyInitiatives
We support and invest in a range of initiatives that sustain industry development and individual creative practice across the applied arts and sciences and creative industries.
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Powerhouse and David Jones Australian Design Commission
Powerhouse and David Jones have established an annual Australian Design Commission. This partnership aims to invest into the next generation of Australian designers by providing them with the opportunity to design a prototype of a new product for the contemporary Australian home.
Powerhouse Initiatives
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Vocational
Powerhouse Tertiary Internships and Secondary Student Placement Programs give students a snapshot into the world of cultural institutions and an industry they might one day be part of.
Volunteer
Volunteering at Powerhouse provides opportunities to expand knowledge, skills and experience.
Visitor Experience Volunteer
Volunteers play a significant role in enhancing the visitor experience at Powerhouse Ultimo, Sydney Observatory and Powerhouse Castle Hill. They actively promote visitor engagement by initiating conversations, narrating stories in the exhibitions, collaborating in guided tours and facilitating interactive activities.
Museum Research Volunteers
Volunteers support staff in researching recently acquired objects in our collection. This role involves working with museum staff and volunteers on-site or virtually across a range of activities related to recently acquired objects.
Collection Conversations
Experience the Powerhouse Collection from home through our virtual Collection Conversations series. Our passionate volunteers share captivating stories that spark memories and conversations
