The Western Australian Museum is looking for a Research Scientist to join the Terrestrial Zoology team.
The Western Australian Museum is positioning itself through scientific and academic excellence, public programs and relevant exhibitions to keep pace with the rapidly changing face of Western Australia. The Museum has made a major contribution to the collection, conservation and research of the State’s natural and social history, maritime heritage and the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Museum is part of the Culture and Arts Portfolio, brought together by the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA). DCA is the State Government agency responsible for the Government’s support of management and development of arts and culture in Western Australia.
Conditions
This is a full time, fixed term vacancy, for a period of 11 months and 3 weeks, with a possibility of extension.
A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment, as per the Department of Culture and the Arts Police Record Screening Policy.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within the Culture and Arts Portfolio and/or the wider public sector which arise within a reasonable period of time. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered - fixed term, part time and full time.
Location
This position is located at the Museum’s head office at 49 Kew Street, Welshpool.
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to undertake taxonomic research into Pilbara subterranean and short-range endemic fauna. You will be required to identify specimens, write reports and maintain collections as well as to update the Museum’s website to enhance data regarding Pilbara fauna. Other duties include collaborating with other Museum staff to publish the results of research journals and working as part of a team to provide advice to other Western Australian government departments regarding the outcomes of the project.
For a full list of duties, please see the attached JDF.
How to apply for this position
- Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
- a comprehensive CV
- a four A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Work Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form
- a completed Advertised Vacancy Form (only if applying via email or post)
- For further details on how to apply please read the attached ‘Applicant Information Package’.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you are unable to apply online, please refer to the attached Applicant Information Package (section ‘Submitting Your Application’).
If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact the helpline on (08) 6552 7499 or email recruitment@dca.wa.gov.au for further assistance.
Please note that all of the Essential Work Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
For further job related information, please contact Mark Harvey on (08) 9212 3737 (not to be contacted for an Applicant Information Package).
NO FAXED, LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
CLOSING DATE: 25-09-2015 at 4.00 pm (AWST)
