Child Resistant Packaging Test Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience working with children 3-4 years old and is looking for casual work.

The role is a Test Officer who is responsible for conducting child panel testing for child-resistant packaging in accordance with AS 1928:2026. The role involves:

1. Coordinating testing sessions with Early Learning Centres,

2. Conducting child panel testing by sitting down with the children as they attempt to open the package, and

3. Recording the test results.

We need someone who is reliable and organised and has effective communication skills as you will need to coordinate multiple childcare centres across Melbourne to undertake each test process. The work is not consistent but generally expect that its about at least 12-14 tests a year providing a good little extra income stream.

The Test description:

A child is given an assembled child-resistant package that is filled with inert material (clean sand or water). The child then tries to remove the lid within 5 minutes. If the child can’t remove it, then it’s non-verbally demonstrated to them. After the demonstration, they try to remove it again for 5 minutes. The test is over if the child can remove the lid or if they cannot remove it within 5 minutes after the demonstration. Children may be tested in groups of up to four.

Position requirements:

1. Must hold a valid Working With Children Check,

2. Must have a National Police Check from within the last 12 months,

3. No educational background or laboratory experience required,

4. Ability to communicate fluently in English,

5. Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, and

6. Enthusiasm for working with children.

Early Learning Centres generally require ~1.5 weeks to collect parent permissions after they’ve been booked in.

Wednesdays and Thursdays generally have the highest attendance rates for Early Learning Centres.

You will receive full training and proper induction prior to commencing. The first testing you will undertake with a supervisor to build confidence in the process.

Pay:

Child panel testing generally takes ~1-2 days (includes travel time to and from different centres) but has the potential to be completed in one day if the Test Officer is organised and has properly coordinated the Early Learning Centres.

- The total job pay ~$650 dollars fixed per test, regardless if it takes 1 day or 2 days.

- An additional $100 fuel reimbursement (inclusive of GST) is paid per test.