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Duties
- Assist the Senior Curator of Vertebrate Zoology and Palaeontology with the care, development and maintenance of the Vertebrate Zoology and Palaeontology collections, including the supervision of technical staff and volunteers.
- Register specimens in, and retrieve information from, the TMAG databases, including the TMAG tissue archives.
- Process loans of specimens, including those that require destructive sampling.
- Prepare study skins, skeletal material, tissue samples and wet specimens for inclusion in the TMAG research collection, and assist with fieldwork when required.
- Assist the Senior Curator of Vertebrate Zoology and Palaeontology with access to the collection for exhibitions and other public programs.
- As part of a team, develop efficient collection and information management procedures within TMAG and priorities for the development and enhancement of Zoology’s information systems.
- Allocate tasks and set priorities for the ongoing development of the TMAG component of the Atlas of Living Australia and other national projects.
- Assist with the identification of vertebrate specimens.
- Manage public enquiries associated with the identification of vertebrate specimens and use of the collection.
- Undertake general technical and administrative duties and participate in identified projects as required.
Essential Requirements
Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:
- Bachelor degree in an appropriate course of study.
Desirable Requirements
- A current motor vehicle licence.
- A Masters in Museum Studies.
Pre-employment Requirements
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted.
- crimes involving dishonesty.
For more information or to apply visit: TasJobs.