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Infection Control Officer (Respiratory Fit Testing)
Infection Prevention and Control, Corporate Services, Townsville Hospital and Health Service
The Infection Prevention and Control Unit provides monitoring, advice and guidance across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS).
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV591167 |
| Closing date | 17-Oct-2024 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Janine Carrucan |
| Contact details | 07 4433 3606 Access the National Relay Service |
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
About your opportunity
This is a front facing role providing an exceptional and accurate service to staff across the HHS. The successful applicant must have outstanding customer service skills.
This position is providing a quantitative respiratory fit testing service to all relevant staff; ensuring such staff are appropriately fitted to P2/N95 respirators which provide full protection from respiratory hazards during the course of their work.
Generous remuneration package value up to $81,478 p.a. comprising:
- Salary range of $67,462 to $71,412 p.a. (OO3)
- 17.5% loading + leave
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Requirements
- Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
- Travel: Travel by light aircraft may be required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef
Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
Interested..?
Contact: Janine Carrucan on 07 4433 3606.
Applications close: Thursday 17 October 2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
OO3 Infection Control Officer 32132258 (Word, 372KB)
Role Description
