School Officer - Laboratory Technician

Position: School Officer - Laboratory Technician
Commencing Date: As soon as possible
Tenure: Term Time, Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week 
Salary Range: $34.89 - $35.98 per hour depending upon experience
Closing Date: Monday, 26 February 2024 unless filled prior

St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational college, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1925. The College has vibrant, modern and innovative facilities that create inspired learning spaces for students both within the classroom and outside, allowing teachers to use the right strategies at the right time for their class.

About the role

St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technicianto manage the preparation and delivery of equipment and materials for classes in the Science Learning Area.The position will maintain control of equipment and laboratories in order to support the Science programs throughout the College, in accordance with Work Health and Safety and applicable legislative requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Design and demonstrate experiments and Practical Assessments under supervision of academic staff, ensuring application of discretion and judgement
• Provide effective and knowledgeable support for the science programs throughout the College and practical support to Science Department Teaching staff
• Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records in accordance with file maintenance procedures
• Prepare, maintain, organise, set-up and dismantle equipment and materials for routine experiments or student projects and dispose of waste materials as appropriate
• Within existing WHS routines, methods and procedures, prepare, maintain and dispense stock solutions, simple chemical mixtures and compounds, cultures or similar materials
• Maintain regular communication with science department staff and the College Work Health and Safety Officer to maintain laboratory compliance.

About you

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision
• The ability to work collaboratively in a school context and engage in discussion of contemporary issues and research to ensure a commitment to improve and achieve best practice standards
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety and associated safe work practices within a laboratory setting
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and to organise and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• Ability to manage conflicting and changing priorities ensuring diligence and professionalism
• A demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and able to show initiative

Mandatory Criteria

• Minimum Certificate 3 in Laboratory Skills/Techniques or demonstrated industry experience
• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

How to apply
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