Teacher Aide, Industrial Design And Technology

This role is ideal for an individual who is excited by the opportunity to be part of a high performing school and will embrace the school culture, build positive relationships with fellow staff, students and key stakeholders.

**About the School**:
Founded in 1960, Mount Gravatt State High School has a strong academic tradition and is highly regarded for its outstanding culture of learning, high standards and expectations, inclusiveness and sense of community while being contemporary, futures focused and providing many opportunities to promote personal growth and global citizenship. The school motto, 'Digna Petamus' (Let us seek worthy things), is reflected in all that we do and the 4 Pillars of Learning: Academic, Cultural, Sport and Community defines our commitment to excellence, opportunity and challenge for every child to have a sense of belonging and pride.

**Regular duties & responsibilities include**:

- Assist by working one-on-one or in a group supporting students from the SEP unit
- Setting up of practical workshops and classrooms prior to a demonstration lesson by IDT teachers, replenishing supplies and moving equipment between workshops.
- Monitor the quantities of equipment, materials and supplies in the IDT department and advise the HOD when purchases are required.
- Unpack deliveries of equipment and materials into appropriate storage facilities. This will require operating IDT plant & equipment such as a table saw, band saw, thicknesser, docking saw, etc.
- Responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of equipment, tools (e.g. chisel and plane sharpening), and machinery at regular intervals or engaging the appropriate external tradespersons i.e. a qualified electrician. This includes operating IDT plant & equipment, performing simple welding* tasks and undertaking minor departmental maintenance.
- Provide administrative assistance to teachers as requested.
- Ability to use and/or learn a variety of computer software packages including Microsoft Office and Auto desk (would be an advantage, however training will be provided).
- An IDT Teacher Aide must demonstrate a minimum standard of competency on the use of a range of potentially dangerous equipment and must receive some technical training on standard IDT plant & equipment and expected related maintenance tasks. Training designed to provide basic skills in welding, hand tools and the use of some workshop machinery is desirable.
- Assist with general tidiness of workshops and rooms
- Engrave and label new items of equipment
- Build fixtures and jigs when required
- Meet HOD's timeframe for planned task

Staff employed have responsibilities relating to Occupational Health and Safety which require you to recognise and support all Workplace Health and Safety Manuals, Policies, and Procedures, in addition to taking reasonable care to ensure the health and safety of yourself, and others at the workplace.

Additional Information
- A criminal history check will be initiated on the successful applicant.
- A non-smoking policy applies in Queensland government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a written 2 A4 page maximum outlining your suitability for the position with specific reference to the duties listed below

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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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