POWERHOUSE PARRAMATTA OPENS 7 NOVEMBER 2026

Join the team bringing 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.

Powerhouse Parramatta opens on 7 November 2026, creating a major new cultural destination in the heart of Western Sydney. To support the opening period, Powerhouse is offering WSU students the opportunity to undertake a structured, hands-on placement as part of the Festival Volunteer team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Do you enjoy events, community engagement and being part of big ideas?

Join the Powerhouse team as a Powerhouse Festival Volunteer to help bring the Powerhouse Parramatta to life. Volunteers will support events, creative activities, and festival experiences to overall help to create a welcoming and engaging workplace for all visitors to feel connected and valued.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Welcome visitors and provide information about festival activities and Powerhouse Parramatta

- Support the delivery of workshops, activations, talks and community events

- Assist with festival operations, including set-up, pack-down and wayfinding

- Contribute to a safe, inclusive and engaging experience for festival participants

- Work collaboratively with staff,



volunteers and community members

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Motivation

- Interest in events, public programming and hands-on learning

Skills
- Comfortable working outdoors and being active throughout a shift

- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment

- Egar to learn, engage with the community and try different roles

- Ability to follow instructions and work safely

- Volunteer WWCC : Apply here

Strengths
- Clarity: communicates simply effectively

- Care: supports and treats others with respect

- Service: creates meaningful visitor-focused experience

WHY JOIN US

Be a part of the journey towards the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta

- Gain hand-on experience within events while working in areas of visitor communication, event operations, customer service, local destination knowledge and teamwork

- Connect ideas and themes from university to industry experience

- Meet people who share an interest in events, arts, design, science and culture

- Contribute to meaningful experiences for visitors, local communities and yourself

- Fun learning experience from induction to the delivery of the festival

- Create a sense of belonging and connection to the Western Sydney community

- Work alongside Powerhouse staff and volunteers and build confidence, industry knowledge and experience for future employment.

DETAILS

- Location: Powerhouse Parramatta

- Commitment: Minimum 5 shifts during the Festival

- Training: Induction 12 October (9am-4pm)

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.

📌 Placement: Powerhouse x WSU Festival Volunteer (Parramatta)
🏢 Powerhouse
📍 Parramatta