Technology Assistant

We are seeking a suitably experienced Technology Assistant to join our college technologies team on a part-time, fixed-term contract until the end of the 2024 school year.

The Technology Assistant works directly with Technology Teachers and provides technical support to the College's Technology department.

The days and hours of work are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm - 0.60 FTE

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Support staff and students during Wood Technology, Plastics, Metal, Systems, Horticulture and Textile classes to help with providing a safe learning environment
- Devise and initiate a schedule with the approval of the Director of Learning and Growth to ensure time is allocated adequately
- Adhere to College Occupational Health and Safety Standards
- Continue to develop new safe work practices as the department changes or includes new facilities, machines, equipment and tools
- Assist staff and students through pre-planning, preparation and cutting of various materials and the use of industrial power tools and cutting machines that will assist in prepping students work
- Maintain all static machines within the learning areas
- Ensure cleanliness of all equipment, and machines within all rooms within the department
- Source workable and reliable suppliers for materials, machines, equipment and tools
- Assist in the maintenance of the Horticultural centre
- Assist with distribution of deliveries and, in some instances, pick up and deliveries
- In conjunction with the Director of Learning Culture, ordering and purchasing of goods and materials associated with the curriculum
- Be responsible for ensuring equipment is operated in a safe manner
- Ensuring the cleanliness and housekeeping of areas associated with personal work area
- Technical skills in Wood Technology, Plastics, Metal, Systems, Horticulture and Textiles
- Can effectively build and maintain relationships
- Has a commitment to Occupational Health and Safety
- Demonstrates strong organisation skills
- Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students and colleagues
- Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions
- An understanding of and commitment to Catholic education

**Why work at St Francis Xavier College?**
- Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that include:

- Free onsite parking
- Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal, providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library
- Access to internal and external training opportunities
- Funded membership to professional or industry associations
- 11% Superannuation
- Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
- Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year
- 16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and four weeks paid Partner Leave
- Salary Packaging through Maxxia
- Generous leave entitlements, including a paid flexible leave day per school year
- All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling
- Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
- Social and wellbeing events are organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas

**About St Francis Xavier College**
St Francis Xavier College is a three-campus Catholic College with an enrolment of over 3,000 students and an abundance of teaching and leadership opportunities.
- The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways - only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.
- We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.
- The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
- Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.
- This position is classified as an Education Support Employee Category B Level 2.

**Application close Friday, 6 September 2024 at 5:00pm.**
- The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to commencement.
- The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.