From collections to fieldwork: Build a career of scientific discovery at MAGNT!

Join the team at MAGNT!

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Territory’s premier cultural and scientific institution, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors each year. Our museums and heritage sites are places of discovery, learning and connection — loved by locals and a must‑see for Territory visitors.

Working at MAGNT means being part of a passionate, creative and community‑focused organisation that connects people to the stories, cultures and histories of the Northern Territory and our region.

Why Join MAGNT?

- Work in one of Australia’s most unique cultural environments.
- Experience a diverse and rewarding role that combines collections management, scientific research support, specimen preparation and public engagement
- Participate in exciting fieldwork and scientific research projects.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including part‑time options.
- Be part of an organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.

MAGNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the role

Full time | Ongoing

Salary: $74,984 per annum + 12% super

Location: Darwin, NT

Join the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory as a Technical Officer, Natural Sciences and build a career at the intersection of science,



discovery and conservation. Working with exceptional natural history collections, you'll provide technical assistance in the implementation of the collections program for MAGNT's Natural Sciences section, support collection management, research, field-based projects and public engagement activities while contributing to the understanding and preservation of Northern Australia's unique biodiversity.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on scientific work, values collaboration, and is ready to be part of a team making a lasting impact on the Territory's natural heritage.

Ready to make an impact?

About MAGNT

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territory’s premier cultural organisation.

Our principal facility since 1981 is on Larrakia Land at Bullocky Point in Darwin, home to internationally renowned cultural and scientific collections and research and exhibition programs.

MAGNT also operates the historic Fannie Bay Gaol in Darwin, the Museum of Central Australia incorporating the Strehlow Research Centre in Alice Springs, Megafauna Central and the Alcoota Fossil Bed site north east of Alice Springs.

MAGNT also manages the historic Lyons Cottage on Darwin’s Esplanade and the Defence of Darwin Experience at East Point in Darwin.

MAGNT attracts over 300,000 visitors annually to our sites.

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