Eoi - Science Technician - Alexandra Hills State

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.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

**About the School**:
Alexandra Hills State High School is a well-established Independent Public School located in the bayside city of Redlands. While we have traditions of which we are justly proud, our school is a dynamic, innovative organisation where we strive together with students and their families to ensure that all students are offered the educational experience which best meets their individual needs.
About the Role
As the Science Operations Officer you will have responsibility for the following:

- Liaise with organisations, industries and other schools for the purpose of acquiring/sharing equipment.
- Liaise with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work, advising on the technical components of the curriculum and maintain a system recording allocation and usage of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary.
- Maintain a safe chemical/laboratory waste storage/handling/preparation/disposal system in accordance with departmental guidelines, including labelling, secure storage, control of equipment and apparatus and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Prepare, distribute and set up samples/demonstrations, class sets of equipment and associated scientific materials for practical classroom use.
- Prepare chemical solutions of known concentration from bulk supplies including concentrated acids, stains and media for general classroom use and manufacture simple glassware/general equipment for laboratory use.
- Maintain scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly and secure manner.
- 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.Develop maintenance procedures, carry out simple maintenance of science equipment and materials, report damages to equipment and arrange repairs.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, purchases/incoming orders, arrange collection and/or receipting, unpacking, checking invoices and storage of stock, a chemical stock register and monitor chemicals and ensure provision of current Material Data Sheets.
- Undertake general administrative activities, data entry, word processing and other general duties as requested by the Principal or the science department.

**A mandatory requirement of this role is**:

- When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
- 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.

**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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.