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
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.
Head of Security & Logistics
Closes 4 Aug 2024
Full Time
The Head of Security & Logistics is integral in the Powerhouse renewal, enabling appropriate community and visitor access to Powerhouse precincts and the Powerhouse collection. The role leads the strategy, planning and delivery of security and logistic access services across all Powerhouse sites, ensuring that the services, systems and processes are effective and compliant and protect the museum's collection, staff and visitors across the multiple precincts.
ApplyProgram Curator
Closes 4 Aug 2024
Full Time
In the Program Curator Role, you will support and coordinate public, co-production, festival and partnership programming and work collaboratively with teams across the museum, advocating for, developing, and delivering programs. The role links programs nationally and internationally across the museum sector and specific industries to ensure a dynamic program is co-designed with industry and community, creating an unforgettable experience for our visitors.
ApplyFacilities Maintenance Officer
Closes 28 July 2024
Full Time
The Facilities Maintenance Officer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality maintenance and repair of various machines, equipment’s and structures across Powerhouse sites. The role is part of the Facilities and Asset Management team and operates both independently and as a member of the wider team, demonstrating effective judgement and initiative, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism.
ApplyBuilding Services Coordinator
Closes 28 July 2024
Full Time
The Building Services Coordinator ensures a high level of professional, quality and timely maintenance programs across all sites at the Powerhouse. The role oversees the management of all contractors delivering scheduled maintenance and unplanned urgent repairs to all buildings. A key responsibility to the role is managing both internal and external stakeholders to the Powerhouse and ensuring all compliance and safety elements are met.
ApplySenior Editor – Publishing
Closes 28 July 2024
Full Time
The Senior Editor is responsible for providing high-quality, timely and accurate publishing and editorial services for a wide range of print, digital and online Powerhouse products for hard copy and electronic dissemination such as public programming, exhibition related materials, catalogues, guidebooks, brochures, monographs and educational, promotional, operational and corporate materials. They are also responsible for managing assigned budgets and schedules for key projects in a variety of fields that may at any one time include food, astronomy, fashion, architecture, design and other spheres of industry and cultural production.
ApplySenior Digital Asset Officer
Closes 28 July 2024
Full Time
The Senior Digital Asset Officer plays a crucial role in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Digital Asset Officers and assisting with developing workflows, training, best practices and documentation for the team. The role provides expert advice to the team and supports the Collection, Logistics & Digitisation Project with image ingestion, quality control, and file management. The Senior Digital Asset Officer helps ensure the quality and integrity of digital assets created as part of the CLDP.
ApplySenior Mountmaker
Closes 11 Aug 2024
Full Time
The Senior Mountmaker plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of exhibitions, programs and events across all Powerhouse sites including Ultimo, Parramatta, Castle Hill and Sydney Observatory. The role is responsible for all aspects of the mountmaking process, from planning, technical design, fabrication, installation and documentation of mounts produced for collection items as required. The role provides leadership, coordination, expertise and support to internal and external project teams, while managing, delivering and maintaining high standards, considering conservation practices, safety for the collection items, and WHS practices within the directed design guidelines.
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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.
All initiative programs are currently closed.
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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.
ApplyMuseum 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.
ApplyCollection Conversations
Experience the Powerhouse Collection from home through our virtual Collection Conversations series. Our passionate volunteers share captivating stories that spark memories and conversations
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