About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and was founded in 1827 as the first museum in Australia. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 18 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite. The AM’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone.
The Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) Division is comprised of the following five Branches: Education, Life Science, Digital Collections and Citizen Science, Lizard Island Research Station and Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics.
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The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About the role
The Geoscience Technical Officer will work to increase the impact of science at the Australian Museum by undertaking technical work supporting the Mineralogy Collection Manager in implementing an innovative collection-based research infrastructure program. This is not a research position.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate;
- BSc or BSc (Hons) preferred, TAFE qualifications, or equivalent research experience with a strong background relevant to the Museum’s research priorities:
http://australianmuseum.net.au/uploads/documents/30101/amri_sciencestrategy_2015.pdf - Demonstrated capacity to assist in the maintenance of geoscience collections, including curation and data-basing.
- Knowledge and understanding of the application of Work Health and Safety (WH&S) legislation and regulations
- Adequate knowledge and experience in order to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in the Role Description.
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