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.
Host – Sydney Observatory
Closes 28 April 2024
Casual
Join us at Sydney Observatory as an Observatory Host, where you'll inspire curiosity and awe through captivating science and cultural communication across dynamic programs and exhibitions.Sydney Observatory is a significant scientific and education facility, and this role delivers programs, including history, heritage, and science tours and exhibitions, across an expansive roster including evening hours.
ApplyProduction Assistant
Closes 28 April 2024
Full-time
Join our dynamic team as an Administrative Support Specialist, facilitating seamless operations for the Production team while collaborating closely with the Exhibition team's Production Assistant for a streamlined approach to success. Join us and become a vital catalyst for success in our dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
ApplyFinance Business Partner
Closes 28 April 2024
Full-time
We are looking for a finance business partner who can act as a bridge between finance and business. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator who can help shape the museum's financial strategies and optimise its operations. The role is instrumental in enhancing the organisational maturity by identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
ApplyConservator Grade 2
Closes 30 April 2024
Full-time
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Object’s Conservator, with specialist knowledge and experience with inorganics and particularly metals. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and completing the conservation treatments of objects in the collection. The senior objects conservator contributes to the implementation of best practice and programs to conserve and develop the Museum’s multi-disciplinary collections, and enable optimal access through exhibition, research, public programs, and by external stakeholders.
ApplyRigging Coordinator
Closes 2 May 2024
Full-time
In this role, you will support the staging and rigging functions of the Powerhouse to meet its goals and objectives in accordance with established priorities, schedules and other specifications. The Rigging Coordinator works closely with the Manager, Collection Logistics to ensure the safe suspension of the Museum's collection.
ApplyBusiness Development Manager
Closes 5 May 2024
Full-time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced & driven Business Development Manager to join The Powerhouse Museum Events Team.
In this role, through your relationships and deep understanding of the events industry, you will develop and convert new and recurring business opportunities for Powerhouse Venues – Key focus will be Powerhouse Parramatta initially. The role aims to maximise the utilisation and profitability of the Events unit while operating within the broader objectives of Powerhouse. Sounds interesting? Below find out more and how to apply.
ApplySenior Exhibition Curator
Closes 5 May 2024
Full-time
The Senior Exhibition Curator is responsible for the conception, research, planning and development of exhibitions to deliver the Powerhouse Program. The role develops exhibitions, projects, and initiatives in consultation with internal departments and external partners across all Powerhouse sites. 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.
ApplyArchivist 1
Closes 5 May 2024
Full-time
Powerhouse is looking for 2 archivists to assists with the implementation of best archival practice in relation to the Museum’s Archives, and enables their access for research, exhibition, and public and associated programs by Powerhouse cultural heritage professionals and external stakeholders.
ApplyManager, Finance Operations
Closes 12 May 2024
Full-time
Are you a skilled and experienced Finance Manager looking for a challenging and fulfilling opportunity? To succeed, you will possess expertise in operational finance processes, managing resources, delivering statutory financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and accounting standards. They also have experience in leading cost management, supporting technology changes, and fostering collaboration across teams within the finance function. With a team collaboration and development focus, you will effectively oversee and manage critical financial services such as financial accounting, asset management, insurance, cash management, investments, taxation, external reporting, statutory obligations, and compliance.
ApplySenior Collection Curator
Closes 12 May 2024
Fixed term
Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Collection Curatorial, the Senior Collection Curator manages a team of curatorial staff in rethinking the strategic development of the Powerhouse Collection. The role is critical in managing industry, community and public access to the collection and collection-based research projects. The role ensures collaboration with industry and community and cross-divisional collaborative engagement to establish a collection development plan and drive alignment in the development and delivery of the Powerhouse Program.
ApplyAssistant Collection Curator
Closes 12 May 2024
Fixed term
The Assistant Curator works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing curatorial and project support for research, collection development, content, exhibition development and administrative outputs for various curatorial disciplines within the Powerhouse Collection Directorate. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for all curatorial enquiries, including managing collections and supporting Curators and Senior Collection Curators related to new acquisitions and collection documentation aligned with the Powerhouse Collection and Program. To be successful, you will have experience in curatorial practice in applied arts and sciences.
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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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