Join the Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Science unit, Queensland's oldest scientific institution, to provide professional scientific leadership, management and advice for the ongoing development and operations of the Herbarium’s collections and associated databases.

Job details

As Principal Botanist you'll:
• Lead, manage and support the Queensland Herbarium collections team and its volunteers.
• Enhance, manage and maintain the Queensland Herbarium's irreplaceable 930,000 plant and fungi specimen collections and associated databases.
• Provide strategic leadership and the management of complex projects that involve diverse stakeholder groups and manage conflicting priorities and emerging issues.
• Provide timely and high quality technical and scientific information and advice to the Science Leader, Director, and Executive Director to address policy, legislative and other issues.
• Develop and maintain linkages and partnerships with other state and national agencies, national and international research partners, educational institutions, and
community groups to ensure the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of Queensland Herbarium collections and services.
• Professionally represent the department at forums, including government, science, university and industry working groups and committees.
• Manage and support the effective implementation of governance policy and procedures within the work unit to fulfil all obligations under legislation including the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Financial Accountability Act 2009.
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.
•Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment.

This role is open to all applicants, however applicants with disability or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander that meet the minimum requirements for the role will be given priority consideration and invited to participate in the next selection activity.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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• 671792 25 Role Description (Word, 608KB)
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