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Darwin | Ongoing | $125,000 p.a.+ 12% super + parking Are you ready for your next challenge? Bring your Exhibition Leadership to Darwin Ready to make your mark? Step into a role where your leadership genuinely shapes a community. At MAGNT, you wont just manage exhibitions you''ll build a team, drive bold ideas, and create experiences that make a real impact across the Northern Territory. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Territorys premier cultural and scientific institution, delivering a dynamic and diverse arts, science and cultural program to more than 300,000 visitors each year across seven venues. We connect people to the stories of the Northern Territory through collections, exhibitions and experiences across art, heritage and science, across 7 venues. We aspire to be brave and passionate; acknowledge Aboriginal agency and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of the NT; we take risks and work with integrity; and we are driven to connect with each other, the public and our stakeholders. If you have ever thought about being part of a community, making an impact and being recognized for getting things done, then keep reading. Explore living in Darwin Darwin is more than sunshine and sunsets (although we have the best of both). Its a welcoming, connected community with space to grow your career and lifestyle. As Senior Exhibitions Manager, you will lead the strategic planning, development and delivery of MAGNTs exhibitions across Art, Heritage and Science. This includes temporary and touring exhibitions, permanent displays, and gallery transformations across current and future sites. This is a chance to shape a forwardlooking exhibitions program, guide a talented team, and elevate MAGNTs presence nationally and internationally. Key focus areas: Leadership & Team Growth Build and mentor a highperforming Exhibitions team, including Design and Workshop. Lead with peoplecentric values, clear direction, and a commitment to collaboration. Strategic Planning & Implementation Deliver a relevant, engaging and financially sustainable exhibitions program including implementing an endorsed fouryear forward exhibitions plan. EndtoEnd Project Delivery Oversee varied and complex exhibition projects, gallery fitouts, and display infrastructure. Drive timelines, budgets, procurement and contractor management. Stakeholder & Partner Engagement Lead negotiations and relationships with national and local partners. Work deeply with curators and internal teams to bring bold ideas to life. To succeed, you will bring Strong, peoplefocused leadership across multidisciplinary teams with a passion for coaching, developing and inspiring others. Strategic and creative thinking paired with practical problemsolving and confident decisionmaking. The ability to influence and collaborate across the organisation to deliver outstanding exhibitions. Solid financial acumen and expertise in project management and procurement. Flexibility and resilience able to adapt to shifting priorities and dynamic environments. Proven experience managing complex contracts and professional relationships. Knowledge of contemporary display, installation, lighting and audiovisual techniques. Demonstrated experience embedding Indigenous Values into a Museum and/or Gallery business and understanding of cultural sensitivity. What we offer 125,000 p.a. + 12% superannuation + parking A rare opportunity to lead a major multivenue exhibitions program in one of Australias most distinctive cultural institutions A supportive, valuesdriven team where your ideas and leadership are genuinely valued Relocation assistance for intrastate and interstate candidates Click here to read the full job description and selection criteria (PDF download). Ready to make an impact? Apply Now! Select ''Apply Now'' and respond to all application questions. Your answers must clearly demonstrate how your experience, skills, education, and training relate to the requirements of the role. For further information Contact Louise Partos, Deputy Director at [email protected] or 0421 744 269 Applications close: Friday, 03 April 2026 at 11:59pm (ACST) About MAGNT The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territorys premier cultural organisation. Our principal facility since 1981 is on Larrakia Land at Bullocky Point in Darwin, home to internationally renowned cultural and scientific collections and research and exhibition programs. MAGNT also operates the historic Fannie Bay Gaol in Darwin, the Museum of Central Australia incorporating the Strehlow Research Centre in Alice Springs, Megafauna Central and the Alcoota Fossil Bed site north east of Alice Springs. MAGNT also manages the historic Lyons Cottage on Darwins Esplanade and the Defence of Darwin Experience at East Point in Darwin. MAGNT attracts over 300,000 visitors annually to our sites. #J-18808-Ljbffr