Opportunity

Powerhouse opportunities span careers, volunteer projects, residencies, fellowships, design accelerators and research programs. We are always looking for new talent and great collaborations.

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Careers

Senior Finance Business Partner

Closes 6 Apr 2025
Full Time

Join our team as a Senior Finance Business Partner and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of our Museum. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with organisational leaders, providing valuable insights and commercial advice that drive strategic decision-making. We're looking for a dynamic individual who can lead finance process improvement initiatives and support the development of procurement plans and financial management strategies.

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Communications Associate

Closes 6 Apr 2025
Full Time

The Communications Associate is responsible for developing and implementing communication, media, and social media plans to raise awareness of the Powerhouse program and renewal priorities.

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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.

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Senior 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.

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Program Curator, First Nations

Closes 1 Apr 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.

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Learning Manager, First Nations

Closes 5 Apr 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.

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Facilities 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.

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Initiatives

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Volunteer FAQ

Commonly asked questions about being a Powerhouse volunteer

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Contact

For questions about joining the Volunteer Team please email our team

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