About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Justice and 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 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. For more information, visit the website.
The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Entomology Technical Officer
To increase the impact of science at the Australian Museum by undertaking technical work supporting the Entomology Collection Manager in implementing an innovative collection-based research infrastructure program in entomology. Knowledge of insects is essential. Note that this is not a research position.
Herpetology Technical Officer
The purpose of the role is to increase the impact of science at the Australian Museum by undertaking technical work supporting the Terrestrial Vertebrate Collection Manager and the Curator of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Biology in implementing an innovative collection-based research infrastructure program in herpetology. The position has a particular focus on reptiles. Knowledge of amphibians is an advantage. Note that this is not a research position.
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