Technical Officer Digitising

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Australian Museum Full time

**Technical Officer Digitising**

**Join the Australian Museum and work with us to achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change**

**About the Role**

The Technical Officer Digitising role sits within the Collection Enhancement Project Digitising Unit as part of the Australian Museum Research Institute. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis for a period of 18 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Australian Museum and help make their collections accessible to the world. You will provide technical support to the Museum’s Collection Enhancement Project, working closely with collection staff, barcoding staff and the EMu database and DigiVol teams, to digitise the AM’s collections.

Particular focus will be placed on working with fragile specimens from the Mineralogy and Petrology collections and will require physically demanding tasks. Other tasks will include basic identification and registration of specimens within the Museums database and photography of specimens using specialised photographic equipment.
- Role Description

You will be paid a competitive annual salary $62,134 - $90,695, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (11.0% from 1 July 2023) and annual leave loading.

**About You**

You will be required to use your prior experience to increase the impact of scientific and cultural collections of the Australian Museum (AM) by undertaking technical work supporting the digitisation of Australian Museum collections as part of the Collection Enhancement Project.

**Your Knowledge & Experience**

To be successful in this role you will:

- Demonstrate appropriate handling of fragile minerals and rocks in a collection setting
- Possess a basic knowledge of the classification systems for minerals and rocks
- Support the Collection Managers in the maintenance and curation of the collection including the ability to handle fragile specimens/objects and labels.
- Prior experience in working with collection database systems and experience in imaging (i.e., taking high quality photographs) of collection specimens/objects.
- Understand and follow WH&S legislation and regulations.

**Essential Requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent training in geology or earth and environmental sciences, or equivalent experience in working with geological collections.

**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.

Check out our current exhibitions and events here.

**Benefits**

Besides working together with other like-minded people passionate about the Earth and all it’s wonders, you will have access to:

- Dedicated Wellbeing programs
- Career development and opportunities across the NSW Public Service.

**How to apply**

**Applicants must submit**:
1. A one to two page cover letter that addresses the above
**essential requirements** and Focus Capabilities within the role description
**for working with**
**Mineralogy and Petrology collections.**

2. Resume

1. Please outline your experience in working with geological collections including what: 1) your role involved, and 2) what you believe are the most significant challenges for digitising museum collections. Please include if you have worked with fragile specimens. (350 words maximum)

2. Can you please identify the skills and knowledge required to work with geological collections and provide an example where you have demonstrated that knowledge or skill. Please include if you have experience with digitising museum collections including registering and photographing specimens. (350 words maximum)

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