Technology Assistant

At St Francis Xavier College we offer a comprehensive school experience to young people informed by the Scriptures, focused on the opportunity to develop within students a contemporary understanding of the invitation to live a life informed by Christ’s love. This is supported by working in partnership with families. We offer a learning pathway suited to each student through our differentiated curriculum and diverse program offerings. Our focus is on equipping young people to be ready to play their part in the world.

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.

We are seeking a suitably qualified Technology Assistant to collaborate closely with our Technology Teachers and offer technical support to students in the classroom.

This is an ongoing part time contract working Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 3:30 pm.

**Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- 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 Culture 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 the cleanliness of all equipment and machines within all rooms within the department
- Source workable and reliable suppliers for materials, machines, equipment and tools
- Make sure that budgets are not compromised by overspending on non-necessary equipment or surplus equipment
- Assist with the distribution of deliveries and, in some instances, pick up and deliveries
- In conjunction with the Director of Learning and Growth ordering and purchasing of goods and materials associated with the curriculum
- Be responsible for ensuring equipment is operated in a safe manner
- Servicing of machinery & equipment and tools daily
- Keep records of safe handling and use of chemicals and up-to-date risk assessments on machines
- 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 organisational skills
- Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students and colleagues
- Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions

**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
- 11.5% 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 Catholic college with three campuses, offering numerous 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 on Friday 30 May 2025 at 5:00pm**
- The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a Working with Children