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SalaryACWG Quality Officer
Salary Classification: Technical Officer, Grade 2 ($77,979 - $88,457) with a total remuneration package up to $98,930 per annum pro rated to $49,465
Employment Status: Ongoing, Part Time 17.5 hours/week
Location: Sydney CBD
About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is located on the traditional homelands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.
The AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.
The AM vision is: To be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
For more information, visit the website.
The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Australian Museum and to support its impact on science. The primary purpose of this role is participating in the planning, facilitation, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of quality improvement and quality assurance for the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics (ACWG) in order to maintain accreditation held by the ACWG. Along with the delivery of high-quality genomics-based research, the ACWG also delivers a range molecular diagnostic services to external stakeholders as an ISO17025 accredited facility and oversees the Museum’s Frozen Tissue Collection – a repository of tissue and DNA specimens from wildlife from across the globe. The ACWG also manages the Approved Arrangements sites within the Australian Museum that provide secure storage and access to biological samples held under biosecurity. Overall, this position ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation and certification requirements of the ACWG and supports the delivery of high-quality services to internal and external stakeholders.
About you
As the successful candidate you will have:
Essential Requirements:
- A degree in Science (Biological Sciences) or other relevant qualification, or a combination of both study and work experience.
Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrated working knowledge of ISO/IEC Standards in particular ISO/IEC 17025 (Research and Development facilities) including an ability to identify quality issues whilst clearly outlining business implications in a timely manner.
- Experience in participation of audits or surveillance and assessment activities.
- An understanding of ISO 20387 (Biobanking)
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations, and Standards relevant to the Australian Museum (particularly those regarding quarantine/biosecurity, dangerous goods and wildlife compliance).
- Current knowledge and working experience to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description
The successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.
More information about applying for a role in the public sector can be found on the I work for NSW page.
Applicants must submit:
- A one to two page covering letter which outlines your suitability for the role.
- Resume
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.
- Please outline any relevant experience you have in working in a Quality setting. Where relevant, focus your response on experience within the biological sciences (400 words maximum).
- Please outline the nature of any internal and external audits that you have participated in and your involvement throughout (400 words maximum).
Enquiries: David Alquezar, Manager, Australian centre for Wildlife Genomics,
Email: david.alquezar@australian.museum
It is a condition of employment at the Australian Museum that all employees, or prospective employees, be double vaccinated for COVID 19 or hold a valid medical exemption.
The Australian Museum welcomes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and on employment.
