About the Australian Museum
Australian Museum (AM) is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people. The AM acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
The Australian Museum (AM) operating 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 22 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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disabilities.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Australian Museum and help make their collections accessible to the world. The Barcoding Manager is responsible for leading a project team to barcode the Australian Museum’s collections.
About you
We are seeking a Barcoding Manager with demonstrated knowledge and experience in the appropriate handling of specimens in a museum setting.
You will have demonstrated:
- Knowledge in the appropriate handling of museum fragile specimens/objects and labels.
- Experience in (or willingness to) handle chemicals, including ethanol and formalin, according to WH&S procedures.
- experience in working with collection database systems.
- knowledge and understanding of the application of WH&S legislation and regulations.
Essential Requirements:
- TAFE qualifications or equivalent training in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in working with natural science collections.
The successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.
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