Technical Officer, Natural Sciences – MAGNT

Closing Date

26/08/2026 10:00 pm

Institution

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

$74,984 per annum + 12% super

Employment status

Full Time

Location

Darwin, NT

Contact name

Contact email

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 prospect 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?

Applications close: Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 11:59pm ACST

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📌 Technical Officer, Natural Sciences – MAGNT (Northern Territory)
🏢 Council of Australasian Museum Directors
📍 Northern Territory