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.
Visitor Host
Closes 15 July 2024
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Are you passionate about delivering exceptional visitor experiences? Join our team as a Visitor Host. Reporting to the Senior Visitor Hosts, you'll provide and assist with various tours, public programs, events, and activities. You'll work closely with other museum departments, ensuring high customer service standards, including welcoming visitors, responding to inquiries and providing information.
ApplyResearch Coordinator
Closes 21 July 2024
Full Time
In this role, you will provide research production and coordination support for external industry and tertiary related projects.
ApplyVolunteer Programs Partner
Closes 15 July 2024
Full Time
The Volunteer Programs Partner is a key role in the volunteer program management team, providing proactive support across a multitude of projects that strategically positions the volunteer program to develop and expand. Ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of innovative training packages and communications, as well as coordinating recruitment campaigns and programming initiatives.
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.
ApplyCommunications Manager
Closes 7 July 2024
Full Time
Are you an experienced communications professional with knowledge of arts and cultural media engagement? Powerhouse is Australia’s largest museum group and we're looking for a Communications Manager to lead our strategies and amplify our messages during an unprecedented expansion. If you're ready to shape the future and drive our mission forward, apply now and join a high-performing Communications and Marketing team.
ApplyFinance Business Partner
Closes 14 July 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.
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.
Holdmark Innovation Award
The annual Holdmark Innovation Award recognises excellence and innovation in the built environment. Supported by Holdmark, the Award will be presented to the recipients at an annual event during Sydney Design Week. The winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize.
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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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