About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet and was founded in 1827 as 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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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, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
About the role
To increase the impact of science at the Australian Museum by undertaking technical work supporting the Curator of Palaeontology in implementing an innovative field and collection-based research program investigating fossil sites in NSW or working on documentation and conservation of the Museum’s palaeontology collections
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Relevant Tertiary qualification in palaeontology with a demonstrated background in palaeontology research.
- Demonstrated capacity to support the team in the maintenance of the collection (including data-basing and curation), field collecting and assisting in palaeontological 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 Role Description.
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