Senior Developer - Data, Clerk Grade 9/10
Temporary full-time for up to 4 years
Powerhouse
The Senior Developer – Data designs, builds, and supports solutions that transform the museum's data and digital assets into usable products and services. The role works across application development, integrations, and data pipelines to ensure metadata, SQL datasets, and digital assets flow reliably into the museum's digital platforms, DataHub, and analytical products. This position translates raw data into real-world outcomes through APIs, microservices, automations, and lightweight user interfaces that enable staff and visitors to make better use of museum data. The Senior Developer provides specialist technical capability across digital asset management, metadata modelling, SQL development, and cloud-based service integration, supporting the delivery of the DataHub, DAMS workflows, and digital experience platforms.
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.