Collections Officer

The Collections Officer works closely with professional and academic stakeholders to improve the management of, and access to, the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) Collections - which includes rocks, minerals, and fossils, and to ensure the collections are fit for purpose to be loaded into the EMu database. The Collections Officer is responsible for cataloguing, digitisation, repackaging, research, conservation, the development of Collection Management processes and documentation, and other tasks as they arise as part of the ANU-wide Collections Management project. This role is integral to facilitating research on these nationally and internationally significant collections and involves working closely with a broad range of researchers.The Person
We are seeking a motivated Collections Officer with experience cataloguing and digitising collections and providing support and advice on the best-practice management of research collections. Experience working with earth sciences collections would be advantageous but not essential. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues.The School
The Collections Officer will be a member of (RSES). RSES is Australia's leading academic research institution for Earth and Marine Sciences, and ranked 11th in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences ( ). To find out more about the RSES community, check out our and .We have a reputation for international leadership and innovation, focused on developing new methods, whether experimental, analytical or computational. Our research spans the range from solid earth evolution to climate processes, and from 21st century resources to climate change impact.We operate iconic and state-of-the art instrumentation supported by highly trained professional staff, offering an unrivalled world-class research environment.Our cutting-edge research provides an unparalleled environment for high-quality research training of our graduate students. Our people and facilities are also the foundation for our vision to deliver world-class research-led undergraduate teaching in the Earth Sciences. We are committed to offering a nurturing environment for the School's early career researchers. Our culture is one of inclusivity and respect and we encourage everyone to embrace these values as expressed in our .The College
The encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at and .For further information please contact Maggie Otto, T: +61 488 137 984, E:ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click .ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles . We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.Application information
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

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