About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet 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 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.
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About the role
Work on the Ichthyology collection of the Australian Museum in line with the Museum’s Strategic Plan and Science Strategy. The Technical Officer will work to increase the impact of science at the Australian Museum by undertaking technical work supporting the Collection Manager, Ichthyology, in managing the research infrastructure of the Ichthyology Collection. Note that this is not a research position.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- BSc or BSc (Hons) preferred, TAFE qualifications, or equivalent Ichthyology collection management experience. Demonstrated experience in identification, taxonomy and or systematics is desirable.
- Demonstrated capacity to support the team in the maintenance of the collection (including data-basing and curation), field collecting and assisting in Ichthyological research.
- Knowledge and understanding of the application of Work Health and Safety (WH&S) legislation and regulations
- Adequate knowledge and experience in order to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus
- Capabilities outlined in the relevant Role Description.
The Australian Museum welcomes applications from First Nations 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.
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