Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit NT Herbarium / Regional Ecosystem and
Environment Landscape Mapping
Job title Herbarium Technical Officer Designation Technical 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Palmerston
Position number 47206 RTF 315359 Closing 09/02/2025
Contact officer Dominique Lynch, REALM program manager on 08 8999 4470 or dominique.lynch@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/homepage
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=315359

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide high-level technical and logistical support for the Regional Ecosystem and Landscape Mapping (REALM) multidisciplinary
team. The position is based in the NT Herbarium and will work with Herbarium staff in the curation and maintenance of the
Herbarium specimen collection and floristic databases.
Context statement
The Flora and Fauna and Rangelands Divisions are jointly developing the REALM mapping program across the Northern Territory.
The mapping will integrate vegetation, soil and landscape information to develop uniform ecosystem and landscape mapping for
the Northern Territory. The position is based in the NT Herbarium, Flora and Fauna Division, which is the primary authority on the
identity, distribution and conservation status of NT plants.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary REALM team to deliver innovative ecosystem and landscape mapping.
2. Lead logistical planning and undertake fieldwork, including field site assessment, sometimes in remote areas for extended
periods.
3. Ensure field equipment is maintained and available for safe operation, including four-wheel drive vehicles.
4. Collate, enter and update field data and floristic collection records in key corporate databases and prepared technical
documentation as required.
5. Work with geographic information systems (GIS) to support the mapping program.
6. Support Herbarium staff in the ongoing maintenance of the Herbarium specimen collection including curation, flora
identification, botanical queries and advice or other duties are required.
7. Contribute to the training and management of Herbarium volunteers.
8. Communicate with government agencies, landowners, managers and industry groups.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and undertake, field work in small teams and follow WHS guidelines.
2. An understanding of and/or experience in vegetation assessment techniques.
3. Knowledge of and experience in herbarium curatorial, operating and maintenance procedures.
4. Competence in using computer systems including Microsoft products and knowledge of and/or experience using geographic
information systems (GIS) and geographic coordinate systems.
5. Competence in working with data, demonstrating standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
6. An interest in and willingness to learn NT native plant species and botanical nomenclature.
7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams while working independently to deliver tasks responsibly.
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and orally, with a wide range of people including scientific and
non-scientific and diverse cultural backgrounds.
9. Current Northern Territory driver’s licence or equivalent.
Desirable
1. Experience working in tropical conditions.
2. A relevant scientific or technical qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
3. Ability to operate a four-wheel drive

Please refer the Job description for details