About the agencies
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC). It was founded in 1827 and is 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 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’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone.
For more information, visit the Australian Museum website and refer to the Australian Museum Science Strategy.
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, the Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard
About the role
The Database Support Officer is responsible for day to day operation of the digital collection management system, implements data quality and standards for data capture, storage and access to achieve project outcomes and support the achievement of Australian Museum objectives.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate;
- Demonstrated advanced skills, experience and expertise in database manipulation and management preferably in a Museum or natural history context.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in data management including databasing and data import, data reporting and access, and creating and implementing data standards.
- Demonstrated experience with large datasets preferably of a taxonomic and/or ecological nature.
- Adequate knowledge and experience in order to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description
The Australian Museum welcomes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and on employment.
For more information or to apply visit: JobsNSW.