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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.

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The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About the role

Established in 2012, the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics (ACWG) supports all molecular based research carried out by the Australian Museum Research Institute and offer DNA-based molecular diagnostic services to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, with a primary focus on ecological applications such as species identification, individualisation, conservation and small population management.This role focuses on increasing the impact of science at the Australian Museum by managing the NATA accredited genomics research infrastructure at the AM. This includes strategically planning, resource and staff management and managing multiple lab users including commercial contracts.

The Australian Museum Supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Essential Requirements

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate;

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