Science Technician

**About Us**:
Woodcrest State College is an innovative school that provides the ultimate learning experience for the needs of the students in the Greater Springfield Community. The College was founded in 1998 and is the original school in the vibrant hub of Springfield. The 'Education City' concept was established and fostered at Woodcrest State College. From the enrolment of 80 students in its first year. The College now delivers a quality education to more than 1800 students from Preparatory to Year Twelve. Also forming part of our Campus are C&K Woodcrest Community Kindergarten and the WesTEC Trade Training Centre.

**Your Opportunity**:
Contribute to the effective and efficient management of the school science department by providing technical and administration support to the respective Head of Department, teachers and laboratory staff of the school science department. Work independently within guidelines, general directions and instructions, performing responsible tasks associated with the efficient operation of the school science department.

**About the Role**:
As Science Technician your duties will include but not be 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.
- Work independently in a science laboratory, recognising, anticipating and safely managing chemical hazards.
- Maintain scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly and secure manner.
- 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).
- Collect off campus scientific materials, science resources and field samples and collect and care for flora and fauna within the science department, in accordance with current handling and prevention of cruelty regulations.

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.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
- A mandatory requirement of this role is: TO2 appointees must have at a minimum, possession of a diploma qualification relevant to the tasks outlined, from a recognised tertiary institution or qualification which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education or delegate is acceptable. Progressional arrangements: The successful applicant will be appointed to the TO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the TO3 level once specific criteria as outlined in Part 4, 12.7(c) and 12.8 (b) of the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award - State 2015 have been met or demonstrated.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a 1-pg 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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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