Technician, Respirator Fit Testing (Casual)

Job Description

Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs Casual appointment Level 5 - $51.36 per hour, plus up to 11.5% employer superannuation The Opportunity We are seeking applications from passionate and driven technical support professionals to join the university’s Academic Support Unit as a casual Technician at UniSC in 2025. If you’re passionate about fostering excellence in teaching and research, we’d love to hear from you—express your interest today! Please note , flexibility in terms of hours of work and ability to travel between campuses may be required for this position. You will Conduct respirator fit testing for students in preparation for placement; Maintain stock and equipment for respirator fit testing; Conduct quality control testing and maintain accurate testing records. About you You are energetic, adaptable, and approach your work with flexibility and enthusiasm. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you take pride in your ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You thrive in high-pressure, high-volume environments, demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness, even with minimal supervision, and are quick to adapt to evolving situations. You will possess: Relevant experience in respirator fit testing or similar technical role with a commitment to providing a high level of quality client service:Conduct testing in accordance with Australian Standards AS/NZ 1715:2009 Selection Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment (half face, full face and disposable masks); Completed training in the theory and practical skills in order to operate a portacount machine and perform quantitative face fit testing; Experience fitting all types of respirators (reusable, N95 etc.) and multiple brands; Experience and skills to troubleshoot, maintain Portacount fit testing equipment and consumables; The ability to carry out basic quality checks and secure records management. Capability to deliver services following and complying with work instructions, policies, guidelines, and legislation relevant to work health and safety requirements. Hold a current driver’s licence. Possess computer skills to maintain integral records and documentation. Demonstrated computer literacy across a range of computer programs including the Microsoft Suite and Adobe. UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website. Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 31 January 2025. Your completed application must include: a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed one page) , which will be reviewed in alignment with the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement description. Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website. Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Catriona TaylorTeam Leader, Safety and FieldworkTelephone: 07 5459 4593Email: #J-18808-Ljbffr