Science Technician - Aspley State High School

Aspley State High School is seeking a temporary full-time Science Technician for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.

About Us:

Aspley State High School is a comprehensive co-educational High School offering years 7-12 to approximately 1020 students. Our students are drawn from a range of suburbs in north Brisbane and come from a variety of backgrounds. Our parents and families are supportive of our school values and work with their children to uphold the values of our school.

We intend to be the school of choice for our local families and community.  Our students will be actively engaged in learning and will master the skills to be lifelong learners in the new global economy.  Our learning climate is safe, disciplined and challenging and a place where all of us can apply Growth Mindsets to our learning, teaching and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Prepare chemical solutions of known concentration from bulk supplies including concentrated acids, stains and media and manufacture simple glassware/general equipment for preparation-laboratory and teaching-laboratory use.
• Work independently in a science laboratory, recognising, anticipating and safely managing chemical hazards.
• Maintain scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly and secure manner.
• Operate laboratory equipment/apparatus and perform routine operator maintenance/instrument calibrations as required, in compliance with the manufacturer specifications.
• Assist science teaching staff and senior laboratory staff with demonstrations, instruction of students on use/care of equipment during science experiments and field trips and the application of safety measures.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking by solving problems and assisting to identify learning opportunities, in conjunction with the Teacher/HOD.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )