Acwg Quality Officer

**ACWG Quality Officer**

Salary Classification: Technical Officer, Grade 2 ($77,979 - $88,457) with a total remuneration package up to $98,930 per annum

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.

**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**

**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

**Applicants must submit**:

- A one to two page covering letter which outlines your suitability for the role.
- Resume
- 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,

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.