Scientific Officer Herpetology

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The Australian Museum has recently received a grant for research project on frogs with a focus on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. This project involves the promotion and use of data from the FrogID project, a national citizen science project helping us better understand and conserve frogs. The project lead is Dr. Jodi Rowley. We are looking for a fixed term scientific officer to join this team.

The Scientific Officer - Herpetology is responsible for increasing the impact of science at the Australian Museum by undertaking scientific work supporting the Curator of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Biology in implementing innovative research on the ecology and conservation of Australian frogs. The role will involve field surveys, spatial and molecular analysis, reporting and community engagement.

• Scientific Officer 1/2
• Fixed term January 2026 - December 2026
• Full time 35 hours per week

• Role Description
• AM Candidate Pack

You will be paid a competitive annual salary $75,728 - $116,969 plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated capacity to conduct research on amphibians or reptiles.
• Experience with amphibian and reptile related field and lab work, including molecular analyses.
• Proven ability to prepare scientific publications and to present research to wide audiences.
• Research experience with a strong background relevant to the Museum's research priorities
• Willingness and ability to travel across regional NSW, with a current full NSW driver's licence.

• PhD in Biological Sciences or equivalent research experience

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations' culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs. Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction. The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

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Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF): 1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description's essential requirements, key knowledge and experience 2. Resume. As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions: 1) Please outline your experience leading fieldwork on amphibians and/or reptiles in Australia (400 words maximum) 2) Please detail your experience in the use of molecular tools in biodiversity conservation (400 words maximum).

For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go to I Work for NSW. The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Contact person: Dr Jodi Rowley, Curator, Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Biology,

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