The Western Australian Herbarium is responsible for the description and documentation of Western Australia's botanical species diversity. the WA Herbarium and associated regional herbaria together form a unique, dyanmic, state-wide team that plays a vital role in a national and international network of herbaria and allied biodiversity conservation agencies.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12 month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION CLOSES AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 21 JANUARY 2016
NOTE: INTERVIEWS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PLACE IN FEBRUARY 2016
Job Description
Under minimal direction and guidance:
Plans, coordinates and implements the curation of Herbarium collections, coordinates Herbarium electronic information systems, carries out taxonomic and systematic research and provides expert scientific advice on these matters with minimal direction. Manages and leads the Herbarium scientific, curatorial and informatics staff, and associated budget and expenditure.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following six (6) criteria in a written application. These should be addressed in no more than six (6) pages.
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A Bachelor’s degree in biological science from a recognised university, or an approved equivalent qualification.
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Extensive experience in planning, coordinating and implementing the curation of biological collections, preferably Herbarium collections.
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Extensive relevant post-graduate experience in taxonomic and systematic research or related discipline, with a strong publication record in national and/or international journals.
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Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction for biological collections and research in a conservation context.
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Demonstrated ability in the use of electronic information systems and the establishment and maintenance of databases, especially as they relate to biological collections.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with agencies, non-government organisations, the public, and education bodies.
Parks and Wildlife's values
In all of our work we will be Open, Accountable, Creative, Responsive, Innovative, Outcome-focused and Collaborative; and we will always Act with the highest integrity. For the purposes of this recruitment process, behaviours that reflect some or all of the above departmental values are included as selection criteria for this position, and the applicable values are listed below as Essential and/or Desirable criteria.
Desirable: Open, Accountable, Creative, Responsive, Innovative, Outcome-focused, Collaborative, Integrity.
For the full role description, including detailed responsibilities and a full list of criteria including those that are not required to be addressed in the application please refer to attached Job Description below.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Dr Dave Coates on 0439 969 404 or email dave.coates@dpaw.wa.gov.au (not to be used for submitting applications), or for further information about Parks and Wildlife please visit www.dpaw.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions: For detailed assistance to ensure that you submit all of the required and appropriate information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Word or PDF format.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
What Parks and Wildlife offers: In addition to the opportunity to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the Department of Parks and Wildlife offers a number of incentives including: an attractive salary packaging scheme; comprehensive health and lifestyle programs; a Personnel Pass to Parks and Wildlife managed attractions and parks, after a 3 month qualifying period; and the opportunity to work in iconic locations throughout Western Australia.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Parks and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.