Science Technician

5 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About the Department**:
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 with 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 Calamvale Community College**:
At Calamvale Community College, we're known for educating the global generation. The IB gives students distinct advantages by building their critical thinking skills, nurturing their curiosity and their ability to solve complex problems. The IB provides the curriculum in which our community can see themselves and through which they can see the rest of the world.

**About the Role**:Duties and Responsibilities (including 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
- 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)
- 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
- Work independently within guidelines, general directions and instructions, performing responsible tasks associated with the efficient operation of the school science department
- 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
- Assist in promoting and implementing various STEM initiatives, to increase student engagement and STEM pathways
- Acquire relevant catalogues and price lists, obtain quotes and prepare orders for equipment, chemicals and services
- Liaise and network with organisations, industries and other schools, science teaching staff and other laboratory staff under the direction of Senior Science Technician or HOD
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and proactive
- Strong attention to detail, including a high level of accuracy and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
- Proven ability to multitask and work well under pressure and to manage shifting priorities and interruptions in an office environment
- Experience in similar position within a school is highly desirable

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.
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 1-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).
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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