Scientific Officer

**Scientific Officer - Herpetology**

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

**About the Project**

The Australian Museum has recently received research grant funding for research on frogs and reptiles with a focus on the Northern Wheatbelt of New South Wales. The project is research-based but also involves the promotion and use of data from the FrogID project, a national citizen science project helping us better understand and conserve frogs. The project lead is Dr. Jodi Rowley. We are looking for a fixed term scientific officer to join the project team.

**About the Role**

The Scientific Officer - Herpetology is a crucial role that sits within the Herpetology team. This role is offered on a temporary basis for two years. The role is full time.

The Scientific Officer
- Herpetology will be responsible for increasing the impact of science at the Australian Museum by undertaking scientific work supporting the Curator of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Biology in implementing an innovative, field-based research on the ecology and conservation of Australian frogs (primarily) and reptiles (secondarily). The role will involve field surveys, spatial analysis, scientific writing and community engagement.

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- Role Description

You will be paid a competitive annual salary of $70,694 - $109,194, plus the employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading.

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Demonstrated capacity to conduct field-based research on amphibians or reptiles.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret biodiversity data, with particular focus on spatial data.
- Proven ability to prepare scientific publications and to present research to wide audiences.
- Research experience with a strong background relevant to the Museum’s research priorities
- Current full NSW Driver’s license.

Essential requirements
- PhD in Biological Sciences or equivalent research experience

**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):
1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s key knowledge and experience

2. Resume

1. Please outline your experience leading fieldwork on amphibians and/or reptiles in Australia (400 words maximum)

2. Please detail your experience in community engagement in biodiversity conservation. (400 words maximum)

**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.