Opportunities
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.
Visitor Engagement and Operations Manager
Closes 15 Jan 2026
Fixed Term
Lead concierge and hosting services and day-to-day operations at Powerhouse Parramatta, delivering a welcoming, visitor-first experience and working across teams and partners to deliver a world-class museum for Western Sydney.
ApplyDigital Asset Officer
Closes 13 Jan 2026
Full Time
We are seeking a Digital Asset Officer to play a key role in the day-to-day management of the digital archive created through the Powerhouse’s ongoing digitisation work. You will work closely with photographers, collection specialists, and the broader digitisation team to ensure that every digital file, from RAW captures through to online derivatives, is accurate, consistent, and securely managed. Your work will directly support electronic access to the collection and contribute to the long-term preservation of thousands of digital assets.This role is suited for someone who enjoys being hands-on and detail-driven. Your contribution will shape how the public engages with the Powerhouse collection.
ApplySenior Rights & Permissions Coordinator
Closes 13 Jan 2026
Full Time
The Powerhouse Museum is seeking an experienced professional to lead complex copyright clearance and licensing activities in support of major digitisation, exhibition and publication projects across our museum. The Senior Rights & Permissions Coordinator will provide strategic oversight of rights management processes, working closely with curatorial, digital, publishing, exhibitions, communications and technology teams. We want to hear from you if you have in-depth expertise in Australian and international copyright and licensing law. You will play an important role in ensuring rights and permissions are embedded across project planning, digital workflows and public-facing outputs.
ApplyImage Producer
Closes 18 Jan 2026
Full Time
This is your opportunity to bring bold ideas to life and shape the visual storytelling of one of Australia’s leading cultural institutions. As an Image Producer, you’ll be the driving force behind creating stunning visual content for exhibitions, publications, digital platforms, and media. From concept to delivery, you’ll manage every stage of production to planning shoots, crafting shot lists and schedules, negotiating resources, and securing rights. You’ll collaborate with talented creatives, oversee on-location shoots, and ensure every asset is delivered on time, on budget, and archived to the highest standards.
ApplyArchives Manager
Closes 30 Jan 2026
Full Time
The Powerhouse Museum is seeking an experienced Archives Manager to lead our archives team and oversee the management and development of institutional and acquired archives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in archival management, preferably in a museum or gallery environment, and demonstrate extensive leadership experience in managing a team. As the Archives Manager, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and leading the operations, systems, policies, and procedures of the museum’s archives. Your work will support the museum’s commitment to excellence in information and collection management while ensuring the ongoing accessibility and promotion of our collections.
ApplyGuest Relations Manager
Closes 1 Feb 2026
Fixed Term
Guest Relations Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across all arrival, hosting, accommodation readiness and departure services at Powerhouse Parramatta. You will oversee and integrate a full suite of guest-facing functions including arrival management, cloakroom operations, contractor access, concierge services, residency and academy check-in and check-out, accommodation quality, and continuous service improvement. You will lead the Guest Relations, Reservations and Duty Manager teams to deliver safe, seamless and high-quality guest experiences across a 24/7 operating environment. You will ensure room readiness, housekeeping quality, and premium presentation standards for both the Residences and Lang Walker Academy accommodation. A strong leadership presence is required across weekdays, weekends and evenings to support a broad and dynamic operational footprint.
ApplyHospitality Operations Manager
Closes 1 Feb 2026
Fixed Term
Hospitality Operations Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across all hospitality and food and beverage services within the Powerhouse portfolio, with a primary focus on Powerhouse Parramatta. The role oversees the delivery of food and beverage operations across retail outlets, commercial events, programs and hospitality services supporting the Lang Walker Academy and Residency experiences, ensuring seamless, high-quality service that reflects Powerhouse’s vision and standards. Although delivered through external operators, these partners are considered an integral part of the Powerhouse hospitality team. The role works closely with them to ensure cohesive, consistent and aligned service delivery across all food and beverage touchpoints. Based at Powerhouse Parramatta, the position ensures integration of hospitality services across the precinct while maintaining visibility and coordination of food and beverage operations across other Powerhouse sites as required.
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galang Residency
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