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What this job is
A botanist conducts scientific research on plant biology, ecology, taxonomy, and physiology in laboratory and field settings across Australia's diverse ecosystems. They design and execute experiments, analyse plant specimens, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to conservation efforts and sustainable land management practices. Botanists work in universities, government research agencies (such as state herbaria or CSIRO), environmental consultancies, and botanical institutions.
Pay
A$1,544 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Community Development
- Digital Literacy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Process Documentation
- Reporting and Analytics
- Risk Identification
- Verbal Communication