Art Handler / Collections Officer

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 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.

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.

Ready to make an impact?

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

Application Instructions

Please ensure you complete all components of your application:

• Select ‘Apply Now’ and respond to all application questions.

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

For further Information

For further information, please contact:
Sarah Johnson
Head of Collections
(08) 8999 8278
sarah.johnson@magnt.net.au