Join the team at MAGNT!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work behind the scenes at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)?
Imagine shaping the culture that brings science, history, and art to life every single day.
Now, picture yourself leading the People and Culture team at one of Australia’s most dynamic cultural institutions. MAGNT is searching for a visionary Head of People and Culture; a leader ready to craft our workforce strategy, champion innovation, drive continuous improvement and create a workplace where our people thrive.
About this role
Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the Human Resources function. Driving the people related components of our MAGNT Strategic Plan, within our vision and values by:
- supporting our Executive and Board to execute MAGNT’s vision and strategy, while concurrently maintaining a commitment to a People-First Workplace Culture.
- driving effective and context relevant practice across the full spectrum of Employment Lifecycle activities, including Industrial Relations and Work Health & Safety (WHS) functions.
- driving commercial acumen across MAGNT people practices and drive and implement a Workforce Strategy to anticipate MAGNT resourcing.
- leading, developing and nurturing a small team to provide professional support, advice and guidance to staff and management.
Why this role matters
What we offer
We are paying a market competitive base salary plus super, with free on-site staff parking.
Located on beautiful Larrakia Country at Bullocky Point and set in a scenic location overlooking the Arafura Sea, our purpose-built museum and art gallery, includes an on-site café and gift shop, both offering staff discounts.
Relocation expenses will be on offer if the preferred candidate is intrastate/interstate.
About MAGNT
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.