AddressIpswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls’ & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students to become confident, well-educated global citizens and we pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.
THE OPPORTUNITY
A short 30-minute drive from Brisbane, our vast, heritage-listed campus is conveniently located in the middle of Ipswich. We offer the opportunities of a large city, with the quiet feel of a smaller town.
We are now seeking a passionate science focused self-starter who can provide customer-centric, practical, and administrative support services to the Science Department including Laboratory Technicians, teaching staff and student cohort. This is a busy part-time (12hrs per week – Thursday and Friday), term-time role where you will provide laboratory and administrative assistance as well as supporting the Occupational Health and Safety requirements to ensure that student practical lessons are conducted safely.
Reporting to the Head of Science, and supporting the Laboratory Technicians, the ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in a Science or equivalent field with an understanding and capacity to support the requirements of the School Science Labs. This role may suit a student who is part-way through their studies, a recent graduate or a candidate with some experience who may be seeking family friendly work hours.
Due to operational nature of this role, current hours will be Thursday and Friday during School hours, with some flexibility to change days to suit the needs of the Department.
For further details regarding key focuses and responsibilities, please see the Position Description found at the bottom of the advertisement.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate initiative, excellent problem-solving skills, effective teamwork, and a commitment to good customer service, as well as having:
- Tertiary qualifications in Science, a Science-related degree or equivalent, or Laboratory Assistant qualifications OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Proactive, well organised, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and find solutions for unexpected situations, as well as anticipate problems that may arise in future.
- High level oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate at all levels within the School.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
- Attention to detail, and the ability to respond efficiently to competing demands.
- Eligibility to work in Australia and be a holder of, or can obtain, a Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card).
Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role.
APPLY NOW
If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your CV, three referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Head of Science outlining your experience as it relates to this role. Please address the selection criteria (over no more than two pages), contained within the Position Description, which can be found at the bottom of the advertisement.
Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of our great benefits program including access to Salary Sacrificing including additional superannuation opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a supportive and engaging work environment.
We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage.
Whilst applications must be sent to us by close of school (3.00pm) Monday 12 February 2024, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kerri Walsh on 0734544428, quoting Ref No. 1156336.
