Collection Manager Ornithology

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About the Role  

We have a current vacancy for an experienced Collection Manager to lead in the management of the Australian Museum’s Ornithology collection.
The primary purpose of the role is to increase the impact of science at the Australian Museum by managing, developing and strategically planning for collection-based infrastructure at the Australian Museum and engaging diverse audiences in the broader fields of science as part of AMRI.

Employment Status:

• Scientific Officer Grade 3
• Ongoing, starting in February 2025
• Full time 35 hours per week

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Role Description 
AM Candidate Pack 
You will be paid a competitive annual salary $113,746 – $119,699, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 11.5%) and annual leave loading.

About you
You will have:

• A thorough understanding of the key challenges facing natural history collections, such as curation, preservation and conservation, digitisation and access
• A keen interest in supporting collections-based research
• Experience in relevant field techniques, either directly or supporting
• Experience in curation and management of Ornithology collections including databasing.
• Experience in the management and preparation of various kinds of bird specimens.
• Well-developed skills and knowledge relevant to explaining the value and importance of natural history.

Essential requirements 

• Tertiary qualifications in zoological sciences, preferably specialising in Ornithology.

About The Australian Museum  
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

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Benefits  
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

How to apply    
Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):

• A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.
• Resume

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.

• Please give an example when you worked collaboratively within a small team. What was your approach to building a respectful team culture? (300 words maximum)
• Please outline (including examples) your experience in navigating governance requirements in a collection setting, including internal and external compliance requirements. (300 words maximum)

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The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Contact person: Julie Ellmers, Associate Director, AMRI, Julie.ellmers@australian.museum

Inclusive and welcoming 
The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.

This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.