Principal Botanist

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; City of Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Toowong QLD is seeking a Principal Botanist to lead the Queensland Herbarium Systematic Botany team and guide a dynamic research program in plant and fungi systematics. The role requires strategic leadership across large projects and collaboration with national and international partners to ensure collections support evidence-based biodiversity decisions.

The successful candidate will promoteFirst Nations engagement, foster a safe and inclusive

Formación

• Extensive knowledge of Australian plant systematics and nomenclature.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Queensland Herbarium Systematic Botany team to deliver an active research program in plant and fungi systematics.
• Coordinate scientific curation of Queensland's plant and fungi taxa to support evidence-based biodiversity decisions.
• Develop identification tools and information for priority plant and fungi groups for stakeholders and the community.
• Provide strategic leadership for complex projects with diverse stakeholders and emerging issues.
• Offer high-quality scientific information and advice to Science Leaders and executives on policy and legislation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Botany

Plant taxonomy

Phylogenetics

Descripción del empleo

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Toowong QLD

Are you an innovative scientist passionate about Queensland's floral and fungal diversity? Join DETSI's Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Science Unit in the role of Principal Botanist and lead our dynamic Systematic Botany team.

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

Here at DETSI, you’ll be inspired and inspire others to make Queensland better. It can be complex and challenging - important work usually is. But your contribution will count, and so will you.

Your contribution as Principal Botanist:

• Lead, manage and support the Queensland Herbarium Systematic Botany team to deliver an active research program in plant and fungi systematics (including taxonomy, morphometrics, phylogenetics, phylogenomics, and/or macroevolution).
• Lead and support the scientific curation of Queensland's plant and fungi taxa in collaboration with others to ensure the Queensland Herbarium collections support evidence-based decision making regarding Queensland's biodiversity.
• Lead and support the development of identification tools, descriptions and information for priority plant and fungi groups to help empower our stakeholders and the community to access accurate botanical information.
• 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 herbaria, agencies, national and international research partners and educational institutions to ensure the Queensland Herbarium collections are accurately identified and that names and classifications are aligned with currently accepted scientific standards.
• Professionally represent the department at forums, including government, science, university and industry working groups and committees.
• 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.

What can you expect:

• You will be a valued member of a welcoming and supportive team
• Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose towards understanding and safeguarding Queensland's biodiversity
• Diverse, interesting work and experiences
• Opportunities to learn, discover and grow
• A collaborative, innovative environment

We'd love to hear about your:

• High-level leadership skills including the ability to effectively manage teams, individual staff and volunteers to develop, coordinate and deliver projects.
• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge and experience of Australian plant systematics and plant, fungi and algae nomenclature.
• Ability to successfully lead, initiate, implement and contribute to change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to handle complex issues and provide strategic, technical and operational advice and recommendations to Science Leaders and senior management.
• High-level communication and negotiation skills, the ability to develop and sustain relationships with a range of customers and partners and professionally represent the department and its interests.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.