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Intern Powerhouse Festivals


Job Location:

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Powerhouse Festivals Intern

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 festivalseventsand public engagement Join the Powerhouse team as a Parramatta Festival Intern and help deliver one of Australias newest and most exciting cultural festivals.

Working alongside theFestivalsteam you will support the planning coordination and delivery of festival programs and activations leading up to and during the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta.Youllgain hands-on experience across programming production and event operations while contributing to memorable visitor experiences.

This internship is ideal for students interested in arts events museumsfestivalsor cultural programming.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and coordination of festival programs and activations

  • Assistwith schedulinglogisticsdocumentationand preparation of program materials

  • Assistwith festival delivery including event set-up visitorinteractionand pack-down

  • Work collaboratively with Powerhouse staffinternsand project partners

What were looking for

Motivation

  • Interest in festivals events artsmuseumsor community engagement

Skills

  • Strong organisationcommunicationand teamwork skills

  • Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced environment

  • Attention to detail and willingness to learn

Strengths

  • Clarity:communicatessimply

  • Care:supportsothers with respect

  • Growth:embracesopportunities to learn

Why Join Us

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

  • Gain practical experience supporting a major cultural festival

  • Develop event planningcoordinationand visitor engagement skills

  • Work alongside experienced programming and museum staff

Details

  • Location:Powerhouse Parramatta

  • Commitment:Fridays for 10 weeks(starting 4 September)

  • Training:Induction and job-specific training

Role Description

Volunteer Candidate Guide

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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.


Required Experience:

Intern


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National facilities maintenance, exterior services management and multi-site enhancement services provider, Powerhouse acquires Advanced Service Solutions.

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