Work experience at the Powerhouse Museum

Student at the Powerhouse Museum

The Museum is a dynamic environment in which recently learned skills and knowledge gain relevance, through work experience students will have the opportunity to:

  • Observe a variety of work being done
  • Undertake supervised work appropriate to the student’s skill level
  • Gain a realistic understanding of workplace practices and issues

What will you learn during Work Experience at the Powerhouse Museum
While doing work experience at the Powerhouse Museum you will engage with visitors to provide enhanced access to the Powerhouse Museum interactive gallery spaces. Your role
will be primarily based in the Zoe’s House precinct assisting families in an interactive building site designed for children. You will also gain skills operating in a leadership role in a public environment.

Tasks Students Perform

  • Assisting volunteers and staff with the Museum’s Public Programs
  • Welcoming visitors and young people to the Museum and Zoe’s House precinct
  • Assist Education staff monitoring gallery presentation and with crowd control
  • Assist Education staff with other duties as required, such as holiday related programs

Dates
Work Experience is only offered during the NSW School Holiday Periods
7 – 18 July 2008
29 September 10 October 2008

Insurance and Indemnity Information
As with any work experience program, the request to participate in the Powerhouse Museum Student Placement Program, must be made in consultation with the student’s school, TAFE college or university.

Individuals taking part in the Student Placement Program have no claim on the Powerhouse Museums’ Workers compensation Insurance, therefore participating schools, TAFE colleges and universities must provide details of student insurance cover before the placement begins.

To register for the Work Experience Program please fill out and return the application form below.

pdf Work experience program application form

Tertiary Internships
If you are interested in undertaking an internship with the Powerhouse Museum (please note a VERY limited number of internships are offered) please send a cover letter and CV directly to the Volunteer Centre outlining your tertiary institution and its academic requirements and your interest, experience and time requirements.