Science Technician

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

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
At Bracken Ridge State High School we enact the Bracken Ridge Way of Working to enable our students to Strive to Accomplish. We are an admired community school that knows each child and their path. This is a central part of our school community and enables us to work as a team to ensure our students are able to succeed.
Your role The role of Science Technician focusses on chemical management, field trip preparations, assisting staff with demonstrations and class support. Your role is to enable effective and efficient management of the school science department providing technical and administrative support. Key aspects of the role include but are 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.
- 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).
- Provide and promote quality advice to science teaching staff on their needs for practical work, focusing on the technical components of the curriculum, including STEM initiatives.
- good level of computer skills and ability to use chemical risk assessment software
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- ability to work as part of a team
- boat licence or capability to acquire one

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.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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