Lead Archivist Institutional Archives – MAAS

Vacancy Details
Closing Date
14/06/2026 11:30 pm
Institution
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Salary
$132,574. Package includes base salary ($103,089 – $116,968), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Employment status
Temporary full-time up to 4 years
Location
Sydney Region
Contact name
Anna-Bella Silva
Contact email

Powerhouse

We’re looking for a Lead Archivist – Institutional Archives to take ownership of the museum’s institutional archives; ensuring they are accessible, well-managed and preserved to the highest standards. This is a hands-on, specialist role where you’ll lead archival projects, provide expert advice, and support research, exhibitions and programs across the organisation.

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.