The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territory's premier cultural and scientific institution.
It offers a energetic and diverse arts, science, and cultural program to more than 300,000 visitors each year.
We are a museum and gallery known for our collections and expertise in Aboriginal cultures, natural sciences, histories, and arts across Northern and Central Australia and our neighbours to the north.
We connect people to the stories of the Northern Territory.
Our collection drives curiosity, exploration, and partnerships.
Our physical spaces are destinations loved by locals and a must-see for Territory visitors.
MAGNT has seven venues: MAGNT Darwin (Bullocky Point), the Defence of Darwin Experience, Fannie Bay Gaol, Lyons Cottage, the Museum of Central Australia (incorporating the Strehlow Research Centre), Megafauna Central and the Alcoota Scientific Reserve.Full-time | Ongoing Salary: $75,000 p.a. + 12% super Location: Darwin, NT The Art Handler / Collections Officer works across the Digitisation and Collections department and will assist with the day-to-day collections care of MAGNT's History, Culture and the Arts collection management and support operations.
This includes the documentation, storage, location movement and object handling of collection items as they relate to digitisation,



exhibitions and research.
The role will also support the delivery of the Storage Needs Assessment recommendations.
Why join MAGNT -Work in one of Australia's most unique cultural environments.
-Contribute to protecting and sharing the NT's most important stories.
-Support the care and digitisation of significant NT collections across culture, science, history, and the arts.
-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.
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Submit a one-page cover letter outlining: – why you are interested in this role, and – what skills, experience and personal qualities you would bring to our team.
Applications close: Sunday, 20 September **** at 11:59pm (ACST)

📌 Art Handler / Collections Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
📍 Darwin