About us
The Western Australian Museum is a vibrant centre of inspiration, learning and enjoyment for everyone. It preserves, documents and shares collections relating to the State’s natural and cultural heritage. It collaborates with people across Western Australia to share the stories and voices of diverse communities. It works alongside national and international organisations, contributing to global research, promoting life-long learning, and developing and hosting world-class exhibitions.
About the role
This position undertakes a range of activities associated with the development, management and use of the Museum’s Aquatic Zoology fish collection. It requires the occupant of the position to develop and maintain current knowledge and expertise in the specialisation (fishes). The role includes managing the collections databases, loans of collection items and undertaking routine work associated with the collections generally.
This position is responsible for organising logistics associated with fieldwork, including liaison with communities, participating in fieldwork, organising equipment and supplies, overseeing the packing and transport of specimens, monitoring safety requirements and assisting with collections research for publication. This position will contribute to exhibitions, educational and interpretative programs and public outreach.
About you
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual who loves working in a close-knit and positive team environment, enjoys a challenge and wants to care for the state’s scientifically important aquatic zoology collections.
The successful applicant will be expected to be a:
- Careful and meticulous person who aspires to precision in their work,
- Nature lover who is passionate about the Western Australia marine fauna,
- Curious person who has a desire to continually learn more,
- True team player who is happy to contribute to the bigger picture,
- Independent person who can work under direction.
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