Administration Officer

Based within the Aboriginal Heritage Unit, this position is the first point of contact for the Head of Aboriginal Heritage and works across a number of key areas of MAGNT operations. The position is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative support to the HOAH, the position will also produce the Indigenous Cultural Advisory Authority (ICAA) papers and Repatriation Working Group papers. The Aboriginal Heritage Administration Officer also provides secretariat support to the Aboriginal Heritage Unit internal working groups and committees across other departments.

MAGNT values diversity in the workplace which is representative of the community we serve. Therefore, this role is identified as a Special Measures position, and applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent will be given priority selection for this vacancy if all essential selection criteria and suitability at the position level is met.

Responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Head of Aboriginal Heritage, producing Indigenous Cultural Advisory Authority (ICAA) papers and Repatriation Working Group papers, and supplying secretariat support to Aboriginal Heritage Unit internal working groups and committees across other departments.

Ready to make an impact?

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Respond to each Selection Criterion in the application questions below. Your answers must clearly demonstrate how your experience, skills, education, and training relate to the requirements of the role.
• Please note: Responses such as "Refer to my CV" or simple "yes/no" answers will not be accepted, and your application will not be progressed.

Applications close: Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 11:59pm (ACST)

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Selection Criteria

• Selection Criteria 1: Demonstrated experience working with NT Aboriginal communities on Country or other settings. *
• Selection Criteria 2: Knowledge of or willingness to learn about and support Indigenous protocols and practices within museum setting regarding the care of cultural heritage collections and the role in advancing reconciliation, connecting with communities of origin and strengthening culture. *
• Selection Criteria 3: Ability to communicate sensitively, respectfully and in culturally appropriate manner in all situations. *
• Selection Criteria 4: Experience in administration and secretarial support including the proven ability to exercise sound judgment and deal appropriately and professionally with confidential and sensitive matters. *
• Selection Criteria 5: High level of self-management and organisational skills with a proven ability to exercise initiative, set priorities and ensure attention to detail and accuracy in an environment requiring performance of multiple tasks and adherence to deadlines. *
• Selection Criteria 6: High level oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. *
• Selection Criteria 7: Experience in administrative procedures and systems including high level competency in Microsoft applications, financial management, corporate reporting and record management systems. *
• Selection Criteria 8: Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and beliefs and operate as an effective team member. *
• Selection Criteria 9: Energetic, self-motivated, flexible and adaptable with a sense of humour, able to multi-task and work independently in a hands-on work environment. *
• Selection Criteria 10: A team player with an attitude of service, ability to motivate others. *
• Selection Criteria 11: Understanding of Cultural Safety, Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with WHS Policies and Procedures.

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territory's 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 Darwin's Esplanade and the Defence of Darwin Experience at East Point in Darwin.

MAGNT attracts over 300,000 visitors annually to our sites.