Academy & Residency Reservations Coord – MAAS

Vacancy Details
Closing Date
03/05/2026 11:59 pm
Institution
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Salary
$142,492. Package includes base salary ($113,574 – $125,719), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Employment status
Temporary full-time for up to 4 years
Location
Sydney Region
Contact name
Olamide Hazeez
Contact email

Powerhouse

The Academy and Residency Reservations Coordinator is responsible for managing accommodation bookings, room allocations and reservation administration for the Lang Walker Academy and Powerhouse Residencies. The role coordinates student group bookings, supervising adult accommodation and residency stays, ensuring accurate reservation records, room allocations and pre arrival communication. Working closely with the Guest Relations team, Academy and Residency Operations staff and program teams, the role ensures accommodation inventory is effectively managed and aligned with program schedules and guest requirements. The position also supports the use of reservation, event and venue management systems to maintain accurate booking information, coordinate accommodation allocations and assist in planning and reporting on accommodation utilisation across the Academy and Residency programs.

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.

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.