Digitising Technician, Natural Science Collections

Australian Museum; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Australian Museum invites applications for a Digitising Technical Officer to support the final stage of the Collection Enhancement Project within AMRI Natural Science collections. You will handle fragile specimens, image and barcode materials, and enter data into EMu to CEP data standards.

This fixed-term role (35 hours per week) runs to 30 June 2029, offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development and wellbeing initiatives within a dynamic museum

Qualifications

• Ability to handle fragile specimens and hazardous chemicals (ethanol, formalin).
• Experience with collection management systems.
• Experience in high-quality imaging of specimens/objects.
• Basic understanding of WH&S requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 100 drawers (10,000 specimens) for DigiVol registrations and related digitisation tasks.
• Photograph 500 primary type specimens and ensure accurate data capture.
• Support DigiVol Lab volunteers and assist CEP outreach activities.

Skills

Fragile specimen handling

Imaging specimens

WH&S knowledge

Collection management systems

Education

TAFE qualification in a relevant science field

Tools

EMu database

Job description

The Australian Museum invites applications for a Digitising Technical Officer to support the final stage of the Collection Enhancement Project within AMRI Natural Science collections. You will handle fragile specimens, image and barcode materials, and enter data into EMu to CEP data standards.

This fixed-term role (35 hours per week) runs to 30 June 2029, offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development and wellbeing initiatives within a dynamic museum