Science Technician

An exciting opportunity is available at Wynnum State High School for a Science Technician to join the team in a job-share capacity. This role will involve working every Tuesday and Wednesday each week, providing vital administrative and technical support to the school and the
Science Faculty. As a key member of the team, the Science Technician will play an essential role in maintaining the smooth operation of the science department. The position is offered on a Temporary Part-Time basis (0.40FTE), 29 hours per fortnight.

If you are
passionate about science education and are looking for a rewarding, flexible opportunity, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated and dynamic team.

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.

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About the School

Wynnum State High School, established in 1942, stands as a beacon of academic excellence and student success in the heart of Brisbane's Bayside District. Nestled just minutes from the stunning Moreton Bay and the charming communities of Manly and Wynnum, our school offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and city convenience, with easy access to the city via Manly train station. Our motto, "We're Wynnum, We're Proud," embodies the spirit we foster in every student, encouraging them to be positive, respectful, on-task, unified, and determined. With state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge wireless technology, we provide a wide array of academic, vocational, and extracurricular pathways, ensuring every student has the opportunity to excel in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Your opportunity

As a Science Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective management of the school's science department by providing essential technical and administrative support to the Head of Department, teachers, and laboratory staff. You will work independently within established guidelines and instructions, taking on responsible tasks to maintain the efficiency of the department and contribute to the overall success of science education in the school.

Responsibilities

As the Science Technician, your responsibilities will include, but are not 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.

Interested? To Apply:

• 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.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.