Head of People and Culture
Join the team at MAGNT as a visionary leader to craft our workforce strategy, champion innovation, drive continuous improvement, and create a workplace where our people thrive. Reporting to the Director, you will lead the strategic direction of the Human Resources function, driving effective and context-relevant practice across the full spectrum of Employment Lifecycle activities.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
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
MAGNT is more than a museum - it’s a hub of stories, science, art and culture that connects over 300,000 visitors each year across seven venues. Behind every exhibition and experience is a team of passionate people. Your leadership will ensure they have the support, strategy, and culture to excel.
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.
Ready to make an impact?
Click Here to read the full job description and selection criteria (PDF download)
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Respond to each Selection Criteria question 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: For ease of processing, please respond using our system and not in a separate document.
Contact
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact:
Adam Worrall, Director
- adam.worrall@magnt.net.au
- 08 8999 8220
Applications close: Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 11:59pm (ACST)
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