Country Always

Caring for Country

A Corner of the Empire

The Garden Palace

The Holding Pen

The Agricultural Hall

Regional Networks

Across New South Wales

A Museum of Doing

Technological Museum

Expanding Stories

Evolution of the Castle Hill site from botanical research station to Museum Discovery Centre

Transforming the Tramsheds

Powerhouse Stage 1 and the Harwood Building

A Symbol in Time

Sydney Observatory

Ongoing Transformations

Powerhouse Ultimo

Applied Arts and Sciences

Defining the terms in the 21st century

Powerhouse Renewal

A transformative renewal program across four sites

We Rise

Blak Powerhouse

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

An initiative of the Powerhouse: Future Space program

2024

Exoskeleton

Powerhouse Parramatta

2023

Opportunities

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

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.

There are no roles currently available.

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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 Residency

Providing subsidised work space for NSW-based practitioners and organisations of the applied arts and sciences that reflect the diversity of the Powerhouse Collection.

Applications now open

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.

Applications reopen 2026

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Powerhouse Initiatives

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Bob Moran – Engineer

Object Lesson

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.

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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