Science Laboratory

Science Laboratory - Southern Cross Catholic College, SCARBOROUGH

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Science Laboratory - Southern Cross Catholic College, SCARBOROUGH

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Our School

Southern Cross Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 school offering families a co-educational pathway to life-long learning. The College was founded in 1995 following the amalgamation of the Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Moreton Bay Region.

The multi-campus College operates as the principal Catholic College on the Redcliffe peninsula. Southern Cross Catholic College has three campuses located in Scarborough, Kippa Ring and Woody Point accommodating students in Prep to Year 6 and a fourth campus in Scarborough accommodating middle and senior years students from Year 7 to 12. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Support the Science Department by offering expert advice on complex issues and assisting in strategic planning.

• Location: SCCC Secondary - Scarborough Campus
• Start date: 06/10/2025 -
• Work hours: 31.25 hours per week
• Salary: $52.64 per hour + super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Full Time Fixed Term/Variation | Until 28th November
• Ad close date: 20th August 2025
• Contact: Janelle Doohan | jdoohan@bne.catholic.edu.au
  
  

About The Opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Promoting and implementing various science initiatives, to increase engagement and highlight student pathways
• Participating in leadership decisions to improve school efficiencies and develop systems in line with legislative requirements and school policy and procedures
• Leading, coaching and providing ongoing professional development and instruction to staff to improve systems and practices
• Coordinating and facilitating science practicums/experiments consistent with the science curriculum
• Overseeing resources within the Science Department, implementing and monitoring resource controls including the maintenance/storage of equipment, cleaning and disposal and WHS obligations.
  
  

About You

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Ability to promote and implement science initiatives to boost engagement and highlight student pathways
• Experience contributing to leadership decisions to enhance efficiencies and ensure compliance with policies and legislation
• Strong leadership, coaching, and professional development skills to improve systems and practices
• Expertise coordinating and facilitating science practicums/experiments aligned with a school curriculum
• Skilled in overseeing resource management, including equipment maintenance, storage, cleaning, disposal, and ensuring WHS compliance
• Tertiary qualification at Associate Diploma/Diploma level in science or related field
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
  
  

Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
  
  

Why choose BCE

Benefits

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals.As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancementand professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
  
  

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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