Mask Fit Tester

at  Ambulance Victoria

At Ambulance Victoria we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘outstanding emergency health care every time’ to life.
We are seeking an appropriately experienced Mask Fit Testers for these full-time, ongoing positions. Supporting the Ambulance Victoria Respiratory Protection Program (RPP), the Mask Fit Tester is responsible for infield testing and adequate fitting of P2/N95 masks for operational employees and being the reference point for advice on individual optimum brand, model, and size to support employee health and wellbeing.
About the role

Reporting to the Lead, Safety Programs, responsibilities include (not limited to):

• Provide guidance, support, and instruction to employees as to the first point of call on issues relating to fit, wearing, and use of P2/N95 respirators and upload staff fit testing results into the online Fit Testing Portal
• Communicate with stakeholders across regional and metro areas to effectively organise administration, logistics and scheduling of fit testing
• Assist with respirator risk assessments together with key health and safety stakeholders
• Work closely with the Lead, Safety Programs to develop respirator options for staff when alternatives are required

About you

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge in the application of respirator fit testing in the healthcare setting. Additional requirements include, but not limited to:

• Qualification in CNC QNFT (Ambient Aerosol Condensation Nuclei Counter Quantitative Fit Testing) (desirable)
• Ability to work autonomously in accordance with the established procedures, guidelines, and policy
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams
• A current Victorian Driver Licence

Working at AV
As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.
We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people’s skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you!
Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct, and Police Checks.
By applying for this position with Ambulance Victoria, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV’s Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role.
This position is graded at AV2 under the AV (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.
The Position Description for this role can be found at the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.
How to apply

Your application will form an integral part of the selection process and should be of a high quality and include:

• Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
• Current Resume

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 30 June 2024 by clicking ‘apply’. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au/ to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria’ document for further information. For any queries, please email recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or contact us on 03 9840 3653.
At all levels of our organisation, a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people

• Provide guidance, support, and instruction to employees as to the first point of call on issues relating to fit, wearing, and use of P2/N95 respirators and upload staff fit testing results into the online Fit Testing Portal
• Communicate with stakeholders across regional and metro areas to effectively organise administration, logistics and scheduling of fit testing
• Assist with respirator risk assessments together with key health and safety stakeholders
• Work closely with the Lead, Safety Programs to develop respirator options for staff when alternatives are require