Description:
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- Temporary opportunity until June 2027
- Full-time hours (35 hours/per week) – flexible with part-time arrangements
- Based at Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $67,204 to $98,096 + super
The role
This role is all about combining technical expertise with a passion for plant biodiversity and conservation. Working hands-on in the lab and field, you’ll ensure samples are accurately processed, documented, and stored, all while upholding quality and safety standards. While supporting all major activities within ReCER, your focus will be on providing support and assistance to our flagship project, Restore and Renew where we apply empirical genomic and ecological data to inform restorations strategies. You'll also plan and lead fieldwork to collect plant material for DNA studies and herbarium specimens from diverse environments across NSW.
You'll face exciting challenges, like managing seasonal workloads, navigating remote locations, and staying up-to-date with technical laboratory developments. Collaborating with government agencies and landowners, your work will play a key role in advancing plant conservation research and biodiversity knowledge.
For more information read the full Role Description: Technical Officer Biodiversity Genomics
What you will bring to the role
- Practical experience collecting and processing plant material for DNA studies, seed banking, and herbarium specimens in diverse and often challenging natural environments.
- The ability to coordinate work on DNA sequencing of region(s) in accordance with current ReCER procedures and techniques.
- Expertise in scientific data collection, analysis, and management, with the ability to maintain accurate records and contribute to research projects.
- Ability to record, collate and undertake preliminary statistical analysis of data generated by experiments; maintain databases with accurate and up to date research information.
- A proactive approach to planning and conducting lab work and fieldwork, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while working independently or within a team.
- A passion for plant conservation, coupled with excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders and contribute to the delivery of impactful research outcomes.
What is an essential requirement:
- Relevant qualification in Biological Sciences.
- Current driver licence
About us
Botanic Gardens of Sydney, under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is Australia’s oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute, we encompass world-leading botanic gardens and Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.
Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 6th April 2025.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Prof. Maurizio Rossetto on 02 9231 8337 or maurizio.rossetto@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7676 - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.