Academy & Residency Operations Coordinator

Museum of Applied Arts and SciencesReference number HR-4799Occupation Arts, Sports and RecreationWork type Full-TimeLocation Sydney RegionSalary Information $142,492. Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,719), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.Closing date 02 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Academy and Residency Operations Coordinator, Clerk Grade 7/8

Temporary full-time for up to 4 years

Powerhouse

The Academy Residency Operations Coordinator is responsible for delivering the daily operational requirements of the Lang Walker Academy and Powerhouse Residencies. The role ensures all accommodation spaces, food and beverage services, movement schedules and guest support functions are ready, coordinated and delivered to a consistently high standard. The position oversees operational readiness, room presentation, cleanliness coordination, meal service logistics and on-site support for both student groups and Residency guests. This role acts as the primary operational contact for teachers, supervising adults and Residency guests during their stay, ensuring smooth arrival, in-stay experience and departure. Working closely with housekeeping, food and beverage, guest relations teams, the Academy Residency Operations Coordinator ensures all the Academy and Residency programs operate safely, efficiently and in alignment with Powerhouse’s service and presentation standards. 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. Position Description Candidate Guide To Apply: Please submit a CV and Cover letter through the iWorkforNSW site

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.