Technical Officer, Herbarium (424594)

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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. 

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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