Science Laboratory Technician

• Work in a supportive, values-based environment with skilled and experienced Secondary Science Teachers!
• Permanent Part-Time, Term-Time only hours - school holidays with the family!
• Competitive, above-Award wage!

We are Calvary Christian College - situated in Townsville, we are a co-educational independent school providing excellence in Christian education to over 1,100 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12.

Our culture is strong, with our mission to offer excellent opportunities for students to reach their full potential intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially and our core values of Excellence, Persistence, Goodness, Faithfulness, and Generosity.

A close-knit education community, we provide a strong educational and social foundation for our students, and provide connection for our community. The Calvary Education Group encompasses Calvary Christian College, Calvary Early Learning Centre, Calvary Teaching School, and Eaton College, a special-purpose educational facility for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

A rare position has become available for a Science Laboratory Technician to join our Secondary Team on a Permanent Part-Time, Term-Time only basis (35hrs/wk)starting in Term 3 (8th July 2024).

When you join Calvary Christian College, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative Team that works together to create a nurturing and successful holistic learning environment.

Core duties:

• Maintenance of the laboratories and science preparation areas.
• Oversee stock control within the laboratories including organising quotes, preparing orders, receiving, checking, cataloguing, stroring, dispolsal and annual stocktake.
• Purchasing and maintenance of materials, equipment and resources including the upkeep of the College Fish Tank.
• Manage hazardous substances - including identification, storage and disposal - within the laboratories.
• Develop appropriate Risk Assessments for chemicals, experiments and demonstrations.
• Support Secondary Science Teachers with the planning, preparation and delivery of experiments and demonstrations.

For a full position description please click here.

As a Science Laboratory Technician at Calvary Christian College, you will receive an generous hourly rate of $32.04, and a range of additional great benefits, including

• Employee Benefits App and discounted gym membership
• Regular Team celebrations and social events
• Employee Assistance Program

Please click here to see our entire Employee Benefits Package. You’ll be part of our supportive and collaborative College community, helping students to learn and grow each day!

To be successful in this role, you will have a current positive Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

You will also have:

• Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain.
• Recognised prior learning in the Science field and/or relevant Certificate IV qualification.
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of the sciences, including chemical preparation/storage/disposal and familiarity with ChemWatch and SDS.
• Proficient level of computer literacy with proven capacity in MS Office Suite.

Are you interested in being part of the learning journey for the next generation of budding scientists? If you are a Science Laboratory Technician looking for a unique role with a skilled and committed Team, click Quick Apply!

Applications close 27 May 2024 unless the position is filled prior.