Science Technician - Mossman State High School Education (Organisation site)
Far North Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Mossman State High School has a vacancy for a permanent full-time (36.25 hours/week) Science Technician to join our team, starting January 2025.
We currently offer a wide range of senior science subjects including Marine Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Agriculture and are looking for a suitably experienced person to take on this role.
This is a TO2 progression position as per the Role Description.
The successful applicant will be appointed to the TO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the TO3 once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated.
Please note salary rate shown is reflective of TO2 to TO3 classification range.
About the Role
As the Science Technician, you will have responsibility for the following:
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.
Maintain a safe chemical/laboratory waste storage/handling/preparation/disposal system in accordance with departmental guidelines, including labelling, secure storage, calibration and control of equipment and apparatus and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Collect off campus scientific materials, science resources and field samples and collect and care for flora and fauna within the science department, in accordance with current handling and prevention of cruelty regulations.
Maintain a system for recording allocation and usage of materials and equipment, establishing a priority system where necessary.
Organise and prioritise daily variation of tasks to flexibly support student learning outcomes.
Operate laboratory equipment/apparatus and perform routine operator maintenance/instrument calibrations as required, in compliance with the manufacturer specifications.
Assist science teaching staff with demonstrations, instruction of students on use/care of equipment during science experiments and field trips and the application of safety measures.
Demonstrate innovative thinking by solving problems and assisting to identify learning opportunities, in conjunction with the Teacher/HOD.
Provide and promote quality advice to science teaching staff on their needs for practical work, focusing on the technical components of the curriculum, including STEM initiatives.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
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).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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