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.
Laboratory Technician
Closes 13 Apr 2025
Full Time
Are you passionate about supporting essential conservation work? As a Conservation Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting conservators by providing essential technical and administrative services to ensure the smooth operation of our conservation laboratories.
ApplyAssistant Registrar Grade 2
Closes 13 Apr 2025
Full Time
We are seeking a highly experienced Assistant Registrar to join our dynamic teams at the Powerhouse. This role undertakes registration activities for medium to large-scale exhibitions, including logistics, producing and maintaining documentation, managing the collection database, and installing objects. The Assistant Registrar assists with implementing Museum policies, processes, and procedures related to inward and outward loan management, collection administration, stores and logistics, object handling and documentation, exhibition support, and archives management.
ApplyWorkshop Preparator
Closes 13 Apr 2025
Full Time
The Workshop Preparator role is crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of exhibitions and programs across all Powerhouse sites, including Ultimo, Parramatta, Castle Hill, Sydney Observatory and external venue partners. Working within the multidisciplinary Production Workshop team, the Preparator role primarily involves the construction, fabrication, and installation of exhibitions, Object mounts, art installations, collection displays, and other museum projects in line with international conservation practices.
ApplyAssistant Conservator
Closes 13 Apr 2025
Full Time
As an Assistant Conservator, you'll play a vital role in assessing the conservation needs of the Museum's collection, assisting with conservation treatments and contributing to preventive conservation measures. Join us in safeguarding cultural treasures for future generations!
ApplySenior Executive Assistant
Closes 13 Apr 2025
Full Time
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Executive Assistant and play a pivotal role in driving success at the highest level. Harness your exceptional organisational and people skills to tackle complex challenges and help support our ambitious goals. If you’re ready to elevate your career and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply.
ApplySenior 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.
ApplyCommunications 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.
ApplyProgram 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.
ApplyLearning 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.
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
