Respiratory/ Mask Fit Tester - Casual

About this Opportunity

• Education Quality and Integrity Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton, Mackay, Cairns, Townsville, Bundaberg or Brisbane
• Casual rates apply

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Mask Fit testing is a validated method to determine whether a specific make, model and size of respirator achieves an adequate seal on an individual’s face.

In this vital role, you will conduct quantitative respiratory mask fit testing for students preparing for work placements in health and hospital settings. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, contributing to the safety and well-being of future healthcare professionals.

You will be responsible for updating mask fit testing results in an approved record-keeping system, printing certificates and general administration tasks. You will also ensure equipment is maintained as per procedure and monitor stock and consumables.

Practical application and experience in mask fit testing as it applied to the Health Services industry is highly desirable. If you are passionate about health and safety and want to make a meaningful impact in the education sector, we encourage you to apply!

We welcome your expression of interest as soon as possible as we have casual work currently available. 

Position Requirements

Essential Requirements 

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritise work and follow schedules and instructions.  

• Strong customer service focus and proven ability to communicate with a broad range of people with different backgrounds. 

• Flexible availability, with a confident ability to work autonomously without supervision. 

• Excellent problem solving skills, with a ‘Can do’ attitude to differing challenges or new tasks. 

• Completion of Year 12 with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. 

The following skills and experience are highly regarded but not essential. 

Extensive training across these areas will be provided to successful applicants. 

• Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to maintain a safe working environment for self and others. 
• Understanding of the requirements of mask fit testing requirements and/or evidence as it applies to the Health Services industry. 
• Completion of Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene (AIOH) RESP-FIT approved course. (Desirable)   

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, 31st December 2024. 

 Please note this vacancy is a casual pool. Shortlisting will occur throughout the application period. Your expression of interest will remain valid until 31st December 2024.

Job Requisition ID: 5186

Contact Details: 

James Anderson

j.anderson4@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.