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 Territorys premier cultural and scientific institution welcoming more than 300000 visitors each year. Our museums and heritage sites are places of discovery learning and connection loved by locals and a mustsee for Territory visitors.

Working at MAGNT means being part of a passionate creative and communityfocused organisation that connects people to the stories cultures and histories of the Northern Territory and our region.

Why Join MAGNT

• Work in one of Australias most unique cultural environments.
• Contribute to protecting and sharing the NTs 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: $75000 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 MAGNTs 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 Hereto read the full job description and selection criteria (PDF download)

Application Instructions

Please ensure you complete all components of your application:

SelectApply Nowand respond to all application questions.
Responses should clearly demonstrate how your experience skills education and training align with the requirements of the role.

Submit aonepage cover letteroutlining:
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)