Project Officer (Palaeontology) Salary: Level 3, $86, - $92, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Location: Welshpool Unit/Division: Science Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Position No: 16910 Closing Date: 2025-10-27 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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We currently have One Fixed Term vacancy for immediate filling for a period of up to 48 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
About us
The Western Australian Museum is a vibrant centre of inspiration, learning and enjoyment for everyone. It preserves, documents and shares collections relating to the State’s natural and cultural heritage. It collaborates with people across Western Australia to share the stories and voices of diverse communities. It works alongside national and international organisations, contributing to global research, promoting life-long learning, and developing and hosting world-class exhibitions.
About the role
The position will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Cretaceous Marine Ecosystems project based in the coastal Gascoyne region. This will involve expediting the registration and digitisation of WA Museum specimens relevant to the geographic area identified by the project team, with the overarching goal of collecting data to meet with objectives and deliverables of the project.
About you
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual who has a passion for Palaeontology, enjoys a challenge, working in a team environment, working to deadlines and wants to make a difference.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
1. Organise and co-ordinate the logistics of registering palaeontological material
2. Develop comprehensive workflows for collating and recording relevant collections
3. Support curators in the publication of scientific manuscripts
4. Provide on-the-job training for volunteers and supervise the day-to-day registration
5. Undertake fieldwork where necessary, including the planning of field work logistics.