Help care for the objects, stories and collections that bring the Northern Territory to life.

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.
- Contribute to protecting and sharing the NT's most significant 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.

About The Role

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.

Applications close: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm (ACST)

For Further Information

Sarah Johnson

Head of Collections

- 8999 8278

[email protected]

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📌 Art Handler / Collections Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY (MAGNT)
📍 Northern Territory