Manager Genetic Resources

1 month ago

Welshpool, Australia Western Australian Museum Full time

**Manager Genetic Resources***
- Salary:

- SCL2, $102,808 to $112,645 per annum, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
- Location:

- Welshpool
- Unit/Division:

- Collections and Research
- Work Type:

- Permanent - Full Time
- Position No:

- 13690
- Closing Date:

- 2024-11-01 4:00 PM
- **We currently have one (1) Permanent Full-Time Vacancy available **for immediate filling.**

**A Recruitment Pool will also run for a period of 18 months.**

**About us**

The Western Australian Museum is a vibrant centre of inspiration, learning and enjoyment for everyone. It preserves, documents and shares collections relating to the State’s natural and cultural heritage. It collaborates with people across Western Australia to share the stories and voices of diverse communities. It works alongside national and international organisations, contributing to global research, promoting life-long learning, and developing and hosting world-class exhibitions.

**About the role**

The role provides scientific expertise and technical leadership to the WAM Genetic Resources (GR) Unit and tissue collection facility. This includes managing the WA Museum faunal tissue collection and the Genetic Resources laboratory and its staff, and overseeing the curation and assembly of the DNA Sequence library. The position is to support the genetic research undertaken by Museum Curators and their external collaborators.

**About you**

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual, who enjoys a challenge and wants to make a difference.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

- Advise internal museum staff and external clients in scoping genetics-based project requests.
- Co-ordinate expert-level completion of services related to the generation of genetic sequence data.
- Manage technical staffing needs, including direct supervision and training of GR and Museum technical staff and students; this includes the creation and maintenance of workflows and communicating with clients regarding any updates and changes to project timelines.
- Supervise the operation and maintenance of Genetic analysis instrumentation and related software relevant to taxonomic research. Provide hands-on support when necessary.
- Manage and organise sequence data to maximise accessibility for researchers and external public digital platforms.
- Manage the Science Tissue Collection currently held in a bank of ultra freezers, in conjunction with the relevant Curators.
- Manage all financial aspects of operating the Genetic Resources team and laboratory.
- Manage equipment purchases and maintenance, and the central purchase of consumables.
- Initiate and develop policy-related to Genetics Research and Tissue collections.
- Co-ordinate the safe and effective operation of the Genetic Resources laboratory at the Collections and Research Centre in Welshpool, WA.
- Review and maintain current knowledge of research in the field of Genetics.

**How to apply**

We require you to submit:

- A current **comprehensive CV** including the contact details of two Referees.
- A statement of no more than **three (3) A4** **pages** addressing all of the** ‘**essential work-related requirements’ (see JDF).

Please provide relevant examples to support your claims.

**Further Information**

If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact, **Jennifer McIlwain, Head of Science, on (08) 9212 3861**.**

**Eligibility to Apply**

A current (within six (6) months) **National Police Clearance Certificate** will be required prior to commencement of employment, as per the Department’s Police Screening Policy.

**Pool Recruitment**

This Pool will be open for a period of **18** **months** from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. **Permanent,** **fixed-term, full-time, and part-time **appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

Applicants found suitable in this Pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies with the WA Museum and the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) for the duration of the Pool.

**Equity and Diversity**

The WA Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse working environment and providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally
- diverse backgrounds, and young people. The Museum values the importance of a work environment which is representative of the wider community, and which supports a variety of perspectives.

**Accessibility**: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

- **TTY/Voice calls** - 133 677
- **Speak & Listen** - 1300 555 727
- **SMS Relay** - 0423 677 767

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