Powerhouse Food Volunteer - Powerhouse Parramatta
Join the team that will bring Powerhouse Parramatta to life

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 food, culture, sustainability and community? Join the Powerhouse team as a Food Volunteer and help bring the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta to life. Working alongside Powerhouse staff, volunteers support food-focused workshops, tastings, talks and events that celebrate diverse food cultures, creative producers and sustainable practices. Volunteers help create welcoming,



inclusive and engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

- Welcome and assist visitors participating in food programs and activities

- Support the delivery of workshops, talks, tastings and community food events

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

- Help create accessible, inclusive and engaging experiences for participants

- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and presenters

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.

📌 Volunteer: Powerhouse Food (Parramatta)
🏢 Powerhouse
📍 Parramatta