Science Technician - Flagstone State Community College

Flagstone State Community College are seeking applications for a full-time (plus ADO) temporary Science Technician to join their team from 15 April 2024 to 13 September 2024, unless otherwise determined.

As the Science Technician, you will contribute to the effective and efficient management of the college science department and work independently within general directions, providing technical and administration support to the respective Head of Department, teachers and laboratory staff of the science.

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Flagstone State Community College

Flagstone State Community College is a state high school situated on 15 hectares in Flagstone Estate, five kilometres from Jimboomba township, in the city of Logan. Opened in January 2002, the College now numbers over 900 students from Year 7-12.

Students are able to study both academic and vocational curriculum and participate in a wide range of sports and cultural activities. Although a young school, our College has already amassed many fine achievements and has established a tradition of excellent teaching and learning epitomized in our motto 'Inspirational teaching...Inspired learning'.

About the Role

As the Science Technician you will have responsibility for the following, but not limited to:

• Prepare, distribute and set up samples/demonstrations, class sets of equipment and associated scientific materials for practical teaching laboratory use.
• 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.
• Maintain a system for recording allocation and usage of materials and equipment, establishing a priority system where necessary.
• Organise and prioritise daily variation of tasks to flexibly support student learning outcomes.
• 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.
• Other duties relating to the position of Science Technician - see role description attached.

This is a TO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the TO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the TO3 once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of TO2 to TO3 classification range.  

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. )