Placement: Powerhouse x WSU Festival Volunteer
PowerhouseListed 18 Sep 2026
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 environment 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
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)
For any question about the role, please contact volunteerprograms@powerhouse.com.au

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.