Eoi - Teacher Aide - Collingwood Park State

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

About Collingwood Park State Secondary College

We are a new high school opening in January 2025 with Year 7 & 8 students. It is for this reason we are advertising temporarily. Once the staffing allocation has been determined in 2025, we will be able to appoint permanently through the SJM process.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Material and classroom activity preparation:
Setting up of practical workshops and classrooms prior to a demonstration lesson by teachers.
Preparation of all materials for curriculum projects as requested by teachers.
Operation of plant and equipment to prepare materials (eg. table saw, band saw, thicknesser and a docking (mitre) saw. In addition, wide sheet CNC Router and Laser Cutter. Training can be provided).
Manufacture and set up additional facilities to support teachers (e.g., jigs, templates, etc.).
Stock control:
Monitor and store the quantities of equipment, materials and supplies in the Faculties.
Restocking.
Complete regular stocktake of tools, consumables and electrical equipment.
Monitor all electrical and mechanical equipment conducted annual or bi-annual.
Maintenance:
Maintenance of equipment, tools and machinery at regular intervals.
Undertaking minor departmental maintenance on plant and equipment, performing simple welding tasks as approved by Head of Department.
Faculty Administration:
Provide administrative assistance to teachers. This may include photocopying information sheets for classes, conducting departmental stocktaking and keeping machinery maintenance records, phoning trades' people and assisting with quotes for repairs.
Basic cleaning and housekeeping:
This will involve emptying bins and dust filter collection bags, clearing unused materials, putting away hand tools and equipment, replenishing material supplies, and moving mechanical equipment between workshops as required.

The ideal applicant will be someone who is:
Highly motivated, well organised and able to work individually and as part of a team.
Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with students, staff and the wider community.
Ability to plan, meet deadlines and prioritise workloads and to be flexible in a changing work environment.
Ability to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding of school operations, standards and work processes.

Additional information

A criminal history check will be initiated on the successful applicant.
In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000, successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance (Blue Card).

If you require any further information on the position, please phone Mylee on 0429 081 244.

Please ensure that you read the Role Description to see full duties of the role.

How to Apply:
Please provide a written statement (maximum one page) with details of your knowledge, skills and abilities, outlining your suitability to the role along with a resume.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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).

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