Technical Officer, Herbarium (424594)
Department of State Growth
Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
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Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3
Salary:
$74,783.00 to $80,835.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Job description:
As a member of the Herbarium curatorial team, support the growth and care of the State Botanical Collection through accurate documentation of specimen data, preparation of specimens for incorporating into the collection, and by supporting curatorial research through laboratory assistance.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a Permanent full time (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).
Duties
- Enter specimen label information into Herbarium databases, interpreting and verifying data and current nomenclature.
- Prepare specimens for incorporating into the Herbarium collection.
- Provide regular and timely reports on the collection to the Head of Herbarium and the Registration Officer.
- In collaboration with specialist Curators and the Registration Officer, contribute to the day-to-day care, maintenance and security of the collection and specialist facilities, including the laboratory facility and chemical storage.
- Support taxonomic research and specimen identification by managing the Herbarium laboratory, preparing solvents and reagents, and assisting with routine thin-layer chromatography.
- Contribute to Herbarium projects and activities including collecting expeditions and public engagement programmes.
- Assist the Volunteer Program by providing general guidance on collection curation.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Statement of Duties - Technical Officer, Herbarium - 424594.docx
Statement of Duties - Technical Officer, Herbarium - 424594.pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
| Name: |
Zoe Lawrence |
| Position: |
Registration Officer |
| Email: |
zoe.lawrence@tmag.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
(03) 61655145 |
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf