The Science and Australian National Botanic Gardens Branch leads science and conservation planning and policy for Parks Australia, and conducts research in conservation and biodiversity management through a range of programs. We engage in and coordinate diverse research partnerships and ensure First Nations knowledge and innovative solutions are core to our work, enabling us to enhance engagement and embed science into decision-making at all levels. Our work includes: Strategic science planning and prioritisation and shaping research partnerships for Parks Australia. Leading cross-cutting research to support Parks Australia - in areas such as climate change adaptation, nature positive and knowledge weaving. Providing scientific support for Protected Areas policy and Park Management Plans. Managing the Australian National Botanic Gardens, home to our Branch and the nation's largest living collection of native plants. Innovation in the cross-cutting application of new technologies and data analytics to meet science and application outcomes. Facilitating research and science capacity building and education. Curating national collections of biological data and conserving and protecting plants through systematics research, seed banking and ex situ conservation. Parks Australia recently established a new Conservation Science section, the section includes the National Seed Bank whose scientists work on routine to complex research aimed at improving our capacity to conserve our native flora. The key duties of the position include Support procurement, maintenance and management of specialist scientific assets and facilities across the ANBG site. Work across teams at the ANBG to support site-wide WHS for scientific facilities and assets including development of procedures, safety checks and record maintenance, staff inductions, and participation in WHS committees. Use their strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships across the ANBG site. An interest and enthusiasm for managing scientific and laboratory facilities to enable safe, uninterrupted and effective conservation and research will be central to your success in this role. For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.
