The role of Principal Botanist presents a unique opportunity to lead the collections team at the Queensland Herbarium, overseeing 930,000 plant and fungi specimens. Strategic leadership will be required on complex projects, involving collaboration with stakeholders and the development of partnerships with national and international agencies.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supervising and guiding the collections team
* Maintaining and enhancing the herbarium's collections and databases
* Providing expert technical and scientific advice to senior executives
* Fostering partnerships with national and international agencies
* Representing the organization at forums and committees
* Cultivating effective governance policies and procedures
To excel in this position, the successful candidate will require a high level of technical expertise and scientific knowledge, as well as exceptional communication and project management skills.