Science Technician

Harristown State High School is seeking an experienced, flexible and hard-working Science Technician to join our team. In this multifaceted role, you will work independently and as a team member to prepare and manage scientific resources, equipment, materials and
chemicals, ensuring our laboratories run smoothly and safely.

Use your technical expertise to support teachers and students and help bring science to life in the classroom

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

Who We Are:

Harristown State High School is a school with outstanding school spirit, and immense school pride. It continues to be the largest secondary school in Toowoomba with enrolment approaching 1,750 students and over 240 staff. Our school is known for its inclusivity and its cultural diversity.Our explicitly stated expectations of our students, staff and community are captured in the statement, Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Responsible. Within those expectations, our school's resolve is to provide care, compassion, direction and encouragement for all members of our Hawk family.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Liaising with teachers (science and agricultural science) on their practical work needs, to provide class sets of equipment and materials to the various locations in the school as well as support for incursions and excursions
• Assisting staff, including demonstrating to students the safe use and care of equipment and laboratory techniques
• Preparing chemical solutions (eg acids, stains) of known concentrations from bulk supplies
• Maintaining teaching resources and the safety, cleanliness and good order of all equipment, laboratories, storage and preparation rooms
• Assisting with the preparation of Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment documents, risk assessments and adherence to Work Health and Safety compliance requirements, especially in relation to chemicals
• Attending and assisting with events (eg Science Week, subject displays)
• Communicating effectively and positively in both written and verbal forms to ensure productive interchange and professional conversations with students and staff

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

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

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.