Herbarium Support Officer (005564)

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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 12 months.

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.
• Support and assist Herbarium projects and activities such as taxonomic research, collecting expeditions and public engagement programs.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of computer software relevant to a specimen-focused environment, especially as applied to biological data, would be considered advantageous, as is an interest in or experience of herbaria and botanical specimen handling.
• A current motor vehicle licence

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted.

• crimes involving dishonesty

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Herbarium Support Officer (005564).docx

Herbarium Support Officer (005564).pdf

Advice to applicants.DOCX

Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name:	Gintaras Kantvilas
Position:	Head of Herbarium
Email:	gintaras.kantvilas@tmag.tas.gov.au
Phone:	(03) 6165 5147

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one - two page document outlining your experience skills, and knowledge as they relate to the statement of duties and a copy of your current resume.

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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