Advert ID: 20023795
Title:
Information Systems Support Officer
Advertiser:
Botanic Gardens & State Herbarium
Location:
Adelaide
Salary etc:
$88,255 - $97,667 p.a. (PO2).
Ref:
631716
Due date for applications has been extended.
NOTE: This position is not an IT support or project management role, but will be handling data for ingestion in a new system developed for us.
It is critical applicants have experience in handling a range biodiversity data, have experience with data ingestion into databases, have the ability to adapt to various operating system environments and are willing to learn (or already have experience in) data management for natural history collections.
About the Role:
The Information Systems Support Officer is responsible for providing professional expertise and technical support in the establishment, maintenance and management of information systems on the State's flora and related biodiversity data assets. The position provides assistance to Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium (BGSH) staff and external researchers in the capture, retrieval, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.
A key function of the role will be to ensure that data sets are maintained with taxonomic integrity and accuracy throughout their data lifecycle. The appointee will act as a key member of a team that liaises with other Department for Environment and Water (DEW) teams, external stakeholders, data users and research partners. The focus of the data to be shared are authoritative information curated by BGSH that are delivered to State, regional and national repositories. The current role will focus on renewing the delivery of the online Flora of South Australia and other public facing biodiversity data resources.
What can we offer you!
Contract: 12 month contract
Essential Qualifications:
Degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management or equivalent relevant to the position.
Desirable Qualifications:
Formal training or practical experience in botanical sciences with herbarium or collections based experience.
Expertise in data management, curation of data sets, data quality control and maintenance. Some experience in database development and maintenance of herbarium data systems may also be an advantage.
Special Conditions:
Date published:
04-Nov-2024
Closing date:
04-Dec-2024