Powerhouse Engagement Volunteer - Powerhouse Castle Hill

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.

About the Role

Are you interested in museums, storytelling and engaging with the public? Join the Powerhouse team as a Powerhouse Engagement Intern and help activate the Powerhouse Castle Hill platform through informal, collection-based experiences. Working alongside museum staff and volunteers, you will support spotlight talks, object encounters and hands-on activities inspired by the Powerhouse Collection.

As part of the internship, you will research an object connected to science, social history or design and explore its potential to inform a public program with wellbeing outcomes.



You will develop a short multimedia presentation outlining your research, proposed program approach and anticipated perks for audiences.

Key Responsbilities

- Welcome and engage visitors through informal museum experiences

- Support the delivery of spotlight talks, object encounters and public programs

- Assist with program set-up, pack-down and preparation of learning materials

- Research a concept for a collection-inspired public program that supports audience wellbeing

- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, educators and participants

Diverse Voices and Experiences

At Powerhouse, our team reflects the communities we welcome every day. We encourage applications from:

- First Nations peoples
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- LGBTQIA+
- People of all abilities

Position Description

Volunteer Candidate Guide

For any question about the role, please contact [email protected]

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

📌 Powerhouse Engagement Intern (Castle Hill)
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