Senior Exhibitions Manager
* 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 won't just manage exhibitions — you'll build a team, drive bold ideas, and create experiences that make a real impact across the Northern Territory.
Why join MAGNT?
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Territory's 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.
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About the role
As Senior Exhibitions Manager, you will lead the strategic planning, development and delivery of MAGNT's 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 forward‐looking exhibitions program, guide a talented team, and elevate MAGNT's presence nationally and internationally.
Key focus areas:
Leadership & Team Growth
Build and mentor a high‐performing Exhibitions team, including Design and Workshop. Lead with people‐centric values, clear direction, and a commitment to collaboration.
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Deliver a relevant, engaging and financially sustainable exhibitions program — including implementing an endorsed four‐year forward exhibitions plan.
End‐to‐End Project Delivery
Oversee varied and complex exhibition projects, gallery fit‐outs, 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, people‐focused leadership across multidisciplinary teams — with a passion for coaching, developing and inspiring others.
* Strategic and creative thinking paired with practical problem‐solving and confident decision‐making.
* 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 multi‐venue exhibitions program in one of Australia's most distinctive cultural institutions
* A supportive, values‐driven 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 louise.partos@magnt.net.au or 0421 744 269
Applications close: Friday, 03 April 2026 at 11:59pm (ACST)
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