This is a Manager - Collection Management role with Northern Territory Government based in Darwin, NT, AU Northern Territory Government Role Seniority - mid level More about the Manager - Collection Management role at Northern Territory Government Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $134,618 - $150,549 (including salary $114,199 - $127,898) Library and Archives NT Darwin, Northern Territory One full time, ongoing vacancy is available The Role As the Manager Collection Management, you will lead the Collection Management team to manage, document, preserve, and provide access to collections through effective acquisition, cataloguing, description, storage, and preservation practices that meet professional standards. You’ll work collaboratively across the Collections and Content team to support the management and development of both print and digital collections at Library & Archives NT. About Library & Archives NT Library & Archives NT (LANT) is the Northern Territory’s ‘State’ Library and Archives service. We collect and preserve the documentary heritage of the Northern Territory, including original government and community archive collections. LANT holds an extensive oral history collection, published collections in print and digital form, including books, newspapers, periodicals, and thousands of image collections. We enable access to these collections, to share the Northern Territory’s rich and unique history, through research access, events, exhibitions, education programs and online. About You You are a strategic and highly collaborative information professional with a strong understanding of professional and cataloguing standards, metadata practices, and emerging collection technologies, and you are ready to lead. To be successful, you’ll have: Degree in library and information science with eligibility for Associate Membership of ALIA. Extensive knowledge of collection management practices, including acquisition, cataloguing, processing, and preservation. In-depth knowledge and experience with cataloguing and metadata standards and tools, including RDA, DDC, LCSH, DC and controlled vocabularies. Extensive knowledge of Library Management Systems and awareness of emerging collection technologies. Demonstrated experience in managing collections and facilities, including storage, building management, disaster preparedness, recovery and conservation practices. The Benefits Attractive salary package 12% superannuation 6 weeks recreation leave 3 weeks personal leave Up to 17.5% annual leave loading Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government. Explore the Territory: Greater Darwin regional guide Top End regional guide Join the Territory Learn more about us: Libraries and Archives NT Website LANT Facebook LANT Instagram Department of People, Sport and Culture Community Education Precinct For further information about this vacancy please contact: Lilly Ho on 08 8922 0758 or lilly.ho@nt.gov.au Quote vacancy number: 6093 Closing date: 15/04/2026 Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees. For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Northern Territory Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading the Collection Management team Collaborating across teams Ensuring professional standards Key Strengths Degree in library and information science Knowledge of collection management practices Experience with cataloguing and metadata standards Library Management Systems knowledge ️ Managing collections and facilities A Final Note: This is a role with Northern Territory Government not with Hatch.
