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• Weed Botanist, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
• Three-Year Full Time Opportunity, located at Mount Annan
• Scientific Officer Grade 1-2, salary relative to experience and ranges from $67,975 to $104,994 + super

Showcasing approximately 4000 species of Australian native plants, the Australian Botanic Garden is part of the Royal Botanic Garden and Domain Trust and home to the Australian PlantBank and The National Herbarium of New South Wales, both major scientific research and conservation centres for the flora of Australia.  

About the role

The Weed Botanist develops and manages an active, productive research program into NSW State Priority Weeds and those exotic plant species that could be at that level of importance, including identification and collection of important weeds to NSW and preparing and publishing outcomes in various media. The Weed Botanist also assists the NSW Department of Primary Industries with State Priority Weed management and works closely with staff in the Invasive Species Biosecurity Unit of the department.

The Weed Botanist is a member of the Plant Discovery and Evolution Research team, a diverse and inclusive group of scientists, Early-Career Researchers, and technical staff, and collaborates actively with other members of the team and the Gardens in delivering a broad range of outcomes in addition to their independent research program.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a group of world-leading scientific staff. This role is based at the brand new National Herbarium of NSW in Mount Annan (inaugurated in 2022), home to 1.4 million physical and digital plant specimens and state-of-the-art facilities and molecular laboratories.

The Royal Botanic Garden and Domain Trust aim at being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer valuing diverse career trajectories and work-life balance, including flexible working policies. We welcome all eligible candidates regardless of gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, colour, ethnical background, origin, and religion.

About You

The successful candidate will have;

• Tertiary qualifications (e.g., PhD) in Biological and/or Botanical Science, with substantial training in systematic botany and extensive knowledge of plants, particularly invasive species and the NSW flora.
• Australian Citizenship or permanent resident status, or ongoing valid visa allowing to work in Australia.
• Current driver's license with the ability to operate manual vehicles.
• Knowledge of and experience in, appropriate research techniques (e.g., specimen collection, microscopy, phylogenomics, comparative methods) in the herbarium, field and laboratory, with a good knowledge of the Australian flora. 
• Knowledge of systematic botany (plant taxonomy) and nomenclature in relation to the understanding of herbarium collections and record keeping practices within collections. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Weed Botanist

About Us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

The Division

The Cities and Active Transport Division ensures our cities and neighbourhoods are integrated with transport and we make our streets and public places functional, beautiful, inclusive, and inviting for all to enjoy.

We do this through creating alignment across government on strategic outcomes and a focus on excellence in placemaking and quality design.

To Apply

Please note, the Department of Planning & Environment (DPE) currently provides recruitment services to Transport for NSW. 

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 9 June 2023 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hervé Sauquet via Herve.Sauquet@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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

 Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply

• make adjustments to the recruitment process

• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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