Corporate Governance and Operations Manager

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT); Darwin; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) in Darwin invites applications for a Lead governance, risk and compliance role. This full-time, ongoing position strengthens governance frameworks, risk management and WHS across MAGNT.

The role also manages the board secretariat, minutes and action tracking, and provides support to the ARC Committee and external stakeholders, while overseeing IT, licences and administration. Salary is $110,000 per year plus 12% super.

Qualifications

• High-standard governance through development and management of governance frameworks.
• Monitor policies and standards; support WHS across MAGNT.
• Secretariat management for MAGNT Board, including minutes and action tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage secretariat function for the MAGNT Board and minute-taking.
• Provide secretariat support to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and external stakeholders.
• Oversee IT, licences and administration tasks.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

WHS

Board secretariat

Tools

IT systems

Licences management

Job description

Lead governance, risk and compliance at the Northern Territory’s premier cultural institution.

Join the team at MAGNT!

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Territory’s premier cultural and scientific institution, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors each year. Our museums and heritage sites are places of discovery, learning and connection — loved by locals and a must‑see for Territory visitors.

Working at MAGNT means being part of a passionate, creative and community‑focused organisation that connects people to the stories, cultures and histories of the Northern Territory and our region.

Why Join MAGNT?

• Work in one of Australia’s most unique cultural environments.
• Help strengthen organisational risk management, WHS and continuous improvement across multiple unique venues.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements.
• Be part of an organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.

MAGNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

About The Role

Full-time | Ongoing

Salary: $110,000 p.a. + 12% super

Location: Darwin, NT

This position is responsible for providing a high standard of corporate governance through the development, implementation and management of effective governance frameworks. The role will monitor policies and standards, manage MAGNT’s Risk Management functions and support WHS across the organisation.

The position is responsible for management of the secretariat function for the MAGNT Board, accurately taking Board Minutes and monitoring action items; and provides secretariat support to the Audit, Risk and Compliance (ARC) Committee and external stakeholders as required.

The position is also responsible for a range of operational matters including IT, management of licences and administration.

Ready to make an impact?

Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:59pm (ACST)

For further Information

Louise Partos
Deputy Director
08 8999 8216
[e-mail]