About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is located on the traditional homelands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade cluster, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. 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 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.
The AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.
The AM vision is: To be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
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The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Australian Museum and to support its impact on science. The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical assistance and expertise to the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics (ACWG) laboratory in maintaining the integrity of the Australian Museum’s Frozen Tissue Collection and carrying out necessary collection-based activities. This role is also involved in continuation of laboratory accreditation as an ISO17025 accredited facility and an Approved Arrangement site – providing secure storage and access to biological samples held under biosecurity. Overall, this role enables the maintenance and growth of the Frozen Tissue Collection for genetics-based research projects.
About you
As the successful candidate you will have strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and proficiency in databasing and collections-based software.
Essential Requirements:
- A degree in Science (Biological Sciences) or other relevant qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
- A minimum 5 years’ work experience in wildlife biology and ecology across a range of taxonomic groups, including the ability to appropriately evaluate and interpret data associated with specimens.
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations, and Standards relevant to the Australian Museum (particularly those regarding quarantine/biosecurity, dangerous goods, and wildlife compliance),
- Proficiency in databasing and collections-based software, particularly Excel, Access, and EMu (or similar), and the ability to work with large and complex worksheets.
- An understanding of NATA accreditation and knowledge of standard operating procedures to assist with training of staff and interns in these procedures.
- Adequate knowledge and experience to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description.
The successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.
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