Regional Museums Officer

Job No: MUA61

Location: Darwin/Alice Springs

Employment Status: Part-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 31 May 2026 ACST

Make a lasting impact on regional museums and community stories.

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.

About the Role

Terms: Part-time, Ongoing

Salary: $80,000 p.a. pro rata (3 days per week) + 12% super

Location: Darwin or Alice Springs

The Regional Museums Officer will support regional museums and keeping places across the Northern Territory to develop, care for, manage and promote their collections and programs to visitors and the community. The role will also manage a Regional Museums grants program for the Northern Territory.

The position involves travel to regional and remote locations, including delivery of workshops in at least three locations annually, sometimes requiring charter flights.

What we offer

A meaningful role supporting museums and communities across the Northern Territory
Opportunity to work with a passionate, knowledgeable team in a leading cultural institution
A collaborative team environment focused on learning and excellence
Relocation assistance will be available for intrastate or interstate applicants

Ready to make an impact? Apply Now!

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Responses should clearly demonstrate how your experience, skills, education and training align with the requirements of the role.

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, 31 May 2026 at 11:59pm (ACST)

For further Information

For further information, please contact:

Joe de Beer

Central Australia Manager

08 8951 1101

Josef.debeer@magnt.net.au

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Selection Criteria 1: Relevant (or working towards) tertiary qualifications in art, art history, history or museum studies or experience gained working in a museum or art gallery environment.*

Selection Criteria 2: Sound knowledge and understanding of exhibition development or public programming in a museum, gallery, or heritage organisation.*

Selection Criteria 3: Demonstrated experience in collections management including an understanding of the National Standards for Australian Museums & Galleries.*

Selection Criteria 4: Demonstrated proficiency in grant administration and management.*

Selection Criteria 5: Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, as well as engage with a diverse range of stakeholders including from museums, heritage organisations, local and state government bodies.*

Selection Criteria 6: Highly developed oral and written communication skills including the preparation of advice and project reports and the ability to communicate clearly, confidently and to adapt to different audiences.*

Selection Criteria 7: Highly developed time management and organisational skills in order to operate in an environment with competing priorities.*

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Regional Museums Officer

Job No: MUA61

Location: Darwin/Alice Springs

Employment Status: Part-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 31 May 2026 ACST

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Regional Museums Officer

Job No: MUA61 Location: Darwin/Alice Springs Employment Status: Part-time No. of Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: 31 May 2026 ACST

Personal Details * Required field

Questions

Documents upload

Resume *

Cover Letter

Referees

Other Supporting Documentation

About MAGNT

Job No: MUA61

Location: Darwin/Alice Springs

Employment Status: Part-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 31 May 2026 ACST