Head of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage & Repatriation

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT); Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) seeks a visionary Head of Strehlow Research Centre to lead one of Australia’s most significant Aboriginal cultural heritage collections in Central Australia. Based in Alice Springs, you will steer operations, programs and staff while fostering strong ties with Custodians, Elders and communities.

You will work closely with MAGNT’s SRC Board and Executive to advance culturally appropriate research, governance and partnerships, driving

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic leadership for one of Australia’s significant Aboriginal cultural heritage collections.
• Oversee the SRC’s operations, team and programs and build strong relationships with Custodians, Elders and communities.
• Support culturally appropriate research, collections care and repatriation.
• Collaborate with the SRC Board and MAGNT Executive to strengthen Aboriginal engagement and partnerships.

Job description

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) seeks a visionary Head of Strehlow Research Centre to lead one of Australia’s most significant Aboriginal cultural heritage collections in Central Australia. Based in Alice Springs, you will steer operations, programs and staff while fostering strong ties with Custodians, Elders and communities.

You will work closely with MAGNT’s SRC Board and Executive to advance culturally appropriate research, governance and partnerships, driving