Scientific Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Australian Museum Full time

**Scientific Officer**

Salary Classification: Scientific Officer 1/2 ($67,976 - $104,994) with a total remuneration package up to $117,435 per annum

Employment Status: Temporary, Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD

**About the Australian Museum**

The Australian Museum (AM) is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Owners and custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

The AM, operating within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade cluster, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.

The AM mission is: _To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change_.

The AM vision is: _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._

For more information, visit the website.

**About the role**

The Scientific Officer is responsible for collecting and synthesizing the geological, geochemical, and palaeontological data to establish a taphonomic model. The role will conduct integrative geochemical and palaeontological investigation to conduct research on the taphonomy or iron rich fossil sites.

**About you**

We are seeking a palaeontologist with experience in taphonomy and geochemistry.

You will have:

- A PhD in palaeontology or a related dicipline
- Experience working with fossils specimens, ideally in a museum environment
- Experience working on palaeontological excavations
- Demonstrated experience inferring environmental characteristics of fossil sites
- Demonstrated experience writing and publishing papers in international scientific journals

**Essential Requirements**:

- A PhD in palaeontology or a related dicipline
- Current working with children check

**Knowledge & Experience**
- Current knowledge and working experience to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description

**Applicants must submit**:

- A one to two page covering letter which outlines your suitability for the role.
- Resume (max 5 pages)
- Describe how you would respond if a student on a fieldtrip was working in an unsafe way (200 words)
- Please outline methods that you have used to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget (200 words)

Please ensure any documents uploaded are in PDF format.

It is a condition of employment at the Australian Museum that all employees, or prospective employees, be double vaccinated for COVID 19 or hold a valid medical exemption.

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