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The Australian Tree Seed Centre (ATSC) collects, conserves and explores Australia's native tree and shrub flora. The collection makes scientifically documented and tested seed available to researchers and commercial clients throughout the world. It researches novel uses for Australian tree species and cultivates seed of commercially important and threatened species via its network of field trials. This senior role manages the delivery of the Australian Tree Seed Centre's seed supply and advice service team, including management of technical and commercial aspects of the research enterprise as well as the ATSC seed store. Working on supply transactions, having significant technical and commercial complexity, with diverse clients from scientific and commercial backgrounds is a significant feature of the position.
Job Responsibility:
Direction setting for the ATSC, including seed procurement and deployment
Provision of technical advice to external clients on species and seedlot selection for end uses such as conservation, revegetation and commercial purposes
Responsibility for commercial supply of seed including export and biosecurity arrangements
Contributing to and leading research on Australian tree species
Requirements:
Relevant Bachelors or Masters degree and/or equivalent experience in forest science or allied field
Extensive knowledge and professional network in areas including Australian native vegetation management systems such as forestry, farm forestry, mining/ industrial vegetation rehabilitation
Knowledge of uses and applications of key Australian forest tree genera and species
Demonstrated experience with processing, management and handling of tree seeds
The ability to work effectively as part of a small research team and provide leadership and supervision to team members
A strong client focus including experience with diverse clients from research and commercial backgrounds
Holds a current Australian driver's licence
Nice to have:
Knowledge and networks pertaining to international uses for Australian tree species
A track record of planning and conducting research
A higher degree (e.g. grad. Dip., masters, PhD) in a relevant field
Experience managing a commercial research enterprise
Experience in management of Health and Safety in laboratory and/or field-based settings
What we offer:
15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements
Career development opportunities
Gold Status for Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion