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SalaryAn opportunity exists for a temporary full-time Science Technician at Ripley Valley State Secondary College commencing in February 2024. The ideal applicant will have exceptional relational skills, experience in the safe handling, storage and use of chemicals, being willing to work as part of a team and assist teaching staff in science experiment preparation, operation and clean-up. The applicant should have a sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety as they relate to science laboratories and be willing to promote a love of the sciences within our college community.
About Us:
Ripley Valley State Secondary College opened in 2020 and currently caters for over 1000 students in years 7 to 12. Our school is in a rapidly growing development area with enrolments expected to exceed 2000 students when at capacity. Our college has been growing one-year level each year with our first cohort of year 12's set to graduate in 2024. Our College has quickly established a reputation for high expectations, innovation, inclusion and connection to community. Staff joining the College must have exceptional relational skills, be driven to build a positive, welcoming and supportive learning culture and be willing and able to commit to the college's development and growth.
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 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 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.
- Maintain a safe chemical/laboratory waste storage/handling/preparation/disposal system in accordance with departmental guidelines, including labelling, secure storage, calibration and control of equipment and apparatus and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume (maximum 3 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
- A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role specifically how you will support, promote and enhance the science learning areas at Ripley Valley State Secondary College.
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. )
