Administration Officer, Aboriginal Heritage – MAGNT
Closing Date
23/02/2026 12:00 am
Institution
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Employment status
Location
Darwin, NT
Contact name
Carol‐Lynne Christophersen,Head of Aboriginal Heritage, (08) 8999 8267
Contact email
Special Measures position
This role is aSpecial Measures position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that applicants:
* Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
* Are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
* Are accepted as such by their community
(As defined under the Anti‐Discrimination Act 1996 (NT))
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is seeking an Administration Officer to join our Aboriginal Heritage team — a role suited to someone who is steady under pressure, thinks ahead, and understands that the details matter, especially when the work carries deep cultural, historical and community significance.
This position supports the Head of Aboriginal Heritage and plays a central role in the coordination, care and governance of Aboriginal cultural heritage, including repatriation and Ancestral Remains. The work is meaningful, sometimes complex, and always important.
If you are someone who takes pride in doing things well, understands the realities of working across remote Northern Territory contexts, and can confidently advocate within MAGNT to ensure Aboriginal Heritage work is respected and prioritised — we would like to hear from you.
Why join MAGNT Aboriginal Heritage?
* Work alongside an experienced, diverse Aboriginal team with deep cultural knowledge and strong community connections
* Learn, contribute and grow in a culturally rich environment where your skills are valued
* Be part of work that matters deeply to families and communities across the Northern Territory
* Build your capability in governance, repatriation processes and cultural heritage administration
This is a role for someone who understands that repatriation and care of cultural material and Ancestral Remains is not just administrative — it is serious, sensitive and relational work.
About the role
As Administration Officer, Aboriginal Heritage, you will be the trusted backbone of the team. You will support the Head of Aboriginal Heritage, coordinate key processes, and ensure the smooth running of advisory groups and working groups, including:
* Internal Aboriginal Heritage working groups and committees across other departments.
You will be relied upon to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, track actions and deadlines, and ensure that culturally sensitive work is handled with care, accuracy and respect.
What you'll bring
We are looking for someone who:
* Is calm, organised and proactive, even when juggling multiple priorities
* Thinks ahead and catches issues before they escape
Key responsibilities
* Provide high‐level administrative and executive support to the Head of Aboriginal Heritage
* Coordinate diaries, travel, meetings and logistics for the Head of Aboriginal Heritage, ICAA and Repatriation Working Group members
* Produce, coordinate and track ICAA and Repatriation Working Group papers and correspondence
* Provide secretariat support including agendas, minutes, action tracking and follow‐up
* Manage sensitive, confidential material with professionalism and cultural awareness
* Be a welcoming and culturally respectful point of contact for Aboriginal Heritage visitors
* Support internal governance and compliance processes where required
* Work collaboratively across MAGNT to ensure Aboriginal Heritage business is well‐coordinated and prioritised
What you'll need
* Demonstrated experience working with NT Aboriginal communities, including an understanding of remote community contexts
* Strong administrative and secretariat experience, including handling sensitive and confidential matters
* High‐level organisational skills with attention to detail and strong follow‐through
* Confidence using the Microsoft Office Suite and administrative systems
* Ability to communicate respectfully, clearly and in culturally appropriate ways
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
* Understanding of cultural safety, WHS principles and professional conduct
* Experience working on Country with NT Aboriginal communities
* Experience in financial, reporting or records management systems
* A current Australian Driver's Licence
Full details of the role and requirements are contained in the attached Job Description.
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