Science Technician - Springfield Central State High School

Springfield Central State High School is seeking a dedicated professional to join our science faculty as a Science Technician. 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 and be willing to promote a love of the sciences within our school community. This position is offered on a permanent part-time basis (0.6FTE and 43.5 hours per fortnight)

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.  

About us:

Springfield Central State High School is an Independent Public School located in Greater Springfield, South West of Brisbane (approximately 40 minutes travel from CBD). The school offers an academically focussed curriculum, with high standards of uniform and behaviour built around our four core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Relationships. Our school is built on a culture of high expectations and performance for both staff and students; with an expectation that every child is to succeed.

Your role:

As the Science Technician, you will:

• Contribute to the effective and efficient management of the school science department by providing technical and administration support to the respective Head of Department, teachers and laboratory staff of the school science department.
• Work independently within guidelines, general directions and instructions, performing responsible tasks associated with the efficient operation of the school science department

Responsibilities include-

• 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.
• Establish, maintain, review and update laboratory protocols and methods.
• Other duties relating to the position of Science Technician - see role description attached.

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

To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 
• Attach a 2-page 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). 

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