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STEAM Education Officer

Darwin, NT | Casual

$33.38 per hour + 12% superannuation
Penalty rates apply in accordance with the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award

Join the team at MAGNT!

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territory’s premier cultural and scientific institution, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors each year. With seven unique venues across the Territory, MAGNT connects people to the stories, cultures, science and creativity of Northern and Central Australia and our neighbours to the north.

We are seeking enthusiastic, responsible and creative individuals to join our STEAM Education team and help deliver engaging learning experiences for children, young people and families.

MAGNT is committed to child safety. We believe children should be safe, happy and empowered.

Our recruitment and selection processes ensure pre-employment screening and compliance clearances are undertaken before employment is offered, including a National Police Check and attainment of a valid NT Working with Children’s Check.

Why join MAGNT?

MAGNT offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace where curiosity, creativity and collaboration are valued. Our education programs inspire exploration and learning through hands‑on, interactive experiences grounded in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).

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

As the STEAM Education Officer, you will support the Lead Educator, STEAM Education Program to deliver high‑quality, inclusive education programs across MAGNT’s Discovery Centre.

This role involves assisting with the planning and delivery of interactive STEAM‑based activities, including:

• School holiday programs
• Weekend Discovery Centre sessions
• Special after‑hours and overnight events

You will help create a welcoming, safe and engaging learning environment, supervise participants, assist with set‑up and pack‑down, maintain education resources, and support attendance and engagement data collection.

This role suits a confident, flexible and enthusiastic educator who enjoys working with children and families and is comfortable working irregular hours, including weekends and evenings. The position is fully supervised.

What we offer

• Casual employment with penalty rates
• Opportunities to work in a nationally significant cultural institution
• Hands‑on experience in the delivery of STEAM education programs
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Exposure to innovative, play‑based and inquiry‑driven learning experience

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

Click Here to read the full job description and selection criteria (PDF download)  

Please ensure you complete all components of your application:

• Select ‘Apply Now’ and respond to all application questions.
  Responses should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, 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
• the skills, experience and personal qualities you would bring to the MAGNT STEAM Education team.

Applicants must hold full Australian work rights. Appointment is subject to obtaining an NT Working with Children (Ochre) Card and a current Australian National Police Check.

Applications close: Sunday, 07 June 2026 at 11:59pm (ACST)

For further information, please contact

Caitlin Conway

Lead Educator, STEAM Education Program

Caitlin.conway@magnt.net.au or on 08 8999 8266