AddressJob no: 0062945
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.5 FTE); Fixed-term for 18 months
Faculty: Science
Department/School: School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne Herbarium
Salary: UOM 3.1 - $66,527 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Join the largest university herbarium in Australia
- Train and mentor students in Herbarium curation and data management.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Curation Officer at the University of Melbourne Herbarium plays a vital role in overseeing the Volunteer Program and training students in advanced specimen curation and data management techniques. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Curator in managing and curating a diverse collection of Herbarium objects and digital specimens.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage the University of Melbourne Herbarium Volunteer Program and supervise the work of the volunteers in the collection.
- Prepare collection objects and database resources for curation by the volunteer team and conduct quality assessment of the curated objects prior to their accession into the collection.
- Track and report on the volunteer team requirements, initiatives, and outputs.
- Assist the Curator with project-based curation initiatives for maintenance and development of Herbarium resources and infrastructure.
- Maintain, improve, and apply agreed practices in the management of specimens and collection information and support digital asset and metadata management for online presentation and searchability.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have a passion for mobilising Herbarium resources using traditional and cutting-edge protocols , along with strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
You will also have:
- A relevant qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience with herbarium specimen curation protocols including specimen conservation, nomenclature checks, and data management.
- Experience leading or supporting a team to achieve project outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience working with Collection Management Systems (e.g., Specify, EMu), Digital Asset Management, Digital Rights Management, and online platforms.
- Familiarity with online- and print-based biodiversity resources (e.g., floras and data repositories).
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – “The University of Melbourne Herbarium (MELU)“
The University of Melbourne Herbarium (MELU) is the largest university herbarium in Australia, with an estimated 170,000 specimens. The collection contains specimens of flowering plants, ferns, bryophytes, algae, and fungi, as well as historic botanical objects and artwork. The collection was established by a gift of 3000 specimens in 1926 and new specimens, many collected by University of Melbourne staff and students, are being continually added. The Herbarium is an invaluable resource for biodiversity teaching at the University of Melbourne and provides access to collection-based specimens and data that underpin research on taxonomy, systematics, ecology and conservation.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and the responses against 4 following Selection Criteria:
- A relevant qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience with herbarium specimen curation protocols including specimen conservation, nomenclature checks, and data management.
- Experience leading or supporting a team to achieve project outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience working with Collection Management Systems (e.g., Specify, EMu), Digital Asset Management, Digital Rights Management, and online platforms.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
