Drug & Alcohol Testing Technician

The Drug Detection Agency; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

On-call shifts

Training & accreditation

Flexible 24/7 casual hours

Job summary

The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) in Newcastle is recruiting a Drug and Alcohol Testing Technician on a casual basis. You will perform on-site urine/oral fluid drug tests and breath alcohol testing, maintaining chain of custody and accurate records.

Ideal candidates may have nursing or specimen collection experience, or previous on-call roles. You will work flexible 24/7 shifts with a Ford Transit required for daily driving and have access to training and accreditation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is valued.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site drug testing from urine or oral fluid samples, and breath testing for alcohol.
• Maintain chain of custody and detailed visit/sample records.
• Be on-call for rostered periods and handle documentation electronically and by hand.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Documentation

Driver's license

Manual transmission

Tools

Vehicle handling

Job description

The Drug Detection Agency - Newcastle, (TDDA), services Newcastle, Lower Hunter, Central Coast and Lower Mid Coast Areas, TDDA – Newcastle has a vacancy for an outgoing and motivated Drug and Alcohol Testing Technician on a casual basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide a wide variety of drug testing and screening services with an acknowledged market leader in the field of workplace drug and alcohol testing.

This role has flexible hours and would be perfect for someone with nursing/specimen collection experience, retired police officers, semi-retired or persons currently working casual / part time.

Bring your passion for delivering exceptional customer service to this role!

Benefit from one-on-one and on-going training to ensure your success

Opportunity to gain certificated accreditation

Enjoy flexible 24/7 casual hours

Uniform provided

No experience necessary but desirable

TDDA provides a 24/7 service to our clients and the successful applicant will be required to be on-call for short periods of time when rostered to do so.

Accredited training in conducting on-site drug and alcohol testing and collections will be provided.

You must enjoy working autonomously and possess a mobile telephone, current manual drivers licence and reliable vehicle. The casual hours fluctuate and are not guaranteed. You will need to have good availability for shifts 24/7. Start times vary and can include early morning and late afternoon shifts.

Full background checks will be conducted as well as a pre-employment drug hair test. A full Australian drivers licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential as you will be required to drive a Ford Transit long wheelbase vehicle on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

The successful candidate will perform onsite testing for drugs of abuse from urine or oral fluid specimens, and breath testing for alcohol. You will also be required to maintain chain of custody of samples and detailed records of all visits and samples.

Skills and Attributes Required for Success:

You will have exceptional personal presentation and interpersonal skills, plus have strong attention to detail. Your time-management skills are excellentand you will have the ability to work autonomously. Access to reliable transport and a current Manual Driver's Licence is essential. You will possess a high level of computer literacy and have the ability to complete documentation via electronic and by hand. You must be willing to handle biological specimens and be legally entitled to work and live in Australia.

Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Are you available to work early mornings?

Do you have customer service experience?

Are you available to provide on call support when required?