Powerhouse Festival Volunteer - Powerhouse Parramatta opens 7 November 2026
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

Do you enjoy events, community engagement and being part of big ideas? Join the Powerhouse team as a Parramatta Festival Volunteer and help bring Powerhouse Parramatta to life.

Volunteers will support events, creative activities and festival experiences, helping to create a welcoming and engaging environment for visitors of all ages.

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 protected, inclusive and engaging experience for festival participants

- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and community members

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

Must be available for training on Monday October 12th

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 Festival (Parramatta)
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