Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Reference number

REQ0000069

Occupation

Arts, Sports and Recreation

Work type

Contract / Temporary

Location

Sydney Region

Salary Information

$128737.45 Package includes base salary ($102936 - $113579), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Closing date

16 August 2026 at 11:59pm

About Powerhouse

Powerhouse Museum is located at the intersection of arts, design, science, and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is the custodian of more than half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. We are undertaking a landmark $1.3 billion infrastructure renewal program, led by the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the heritage revitalisation of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.

12 months fixed term

Fulltime on site

About the role

The HR Operations Partner provides various HR and payroll support services aligned with Powerhouse activities.



The role leverages extensive process knowledge to support the team's work program and facilitate business operations delivery related to the entire employee lifecycle.

About you

You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong experience managing the employee lifecycle, payroll enquiries, leave administration, and HR systems. You confidently communicate with stakeholders, interpret awards and compliance requirements, maintain accurate employee data, and independently resolve issues with a practical, solutions-focused approach. You have strong SAP experience, with Workday experience highly regarded.

Ideal candidates will have NSW Government experience, demonstrate sound judgement, and be recognised as someone who gets the job done—a hands-on contributor with a solid work ethic and a focus on delivering results.

Position Description

Candidate Guide

To Apply: Please submit a CV and Cover letter

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.

📌 HR Operations Partner (Sydney)
🏢 Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
📍 Sydney