Science Technician - Lowood State High School

Job Description

Science Technician - Lowood State High School Education (Organisation site)Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division The Science Technician will provide effective management of the school science department providing technical and administration support to the Head of Department. The role is being offered in Permanent Part-time capacity (0.6FTE), 43.5 hours per fortnight. The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. About the School Lowood State High School is a large rural Queensland school educating students from Year 7 through to Year 12. The school was established in 1983 and is located 32 km north-west of Ipswich. About the Role As the Science Technician, you will: Contribute to the effective and efficient management of the school science department by providing technical and administration support to the respective Head of Department, teachers and laboratory staff of the school science department. Work independently within guidelines, general directions and instructions, performing responsible tasks associated with the efficient operation of the school science department. Responsibilities include: 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. 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. Assist in promoting and implementing various STEM initiatives, to increase student engagement and STEM pathways. Organise and prioritise daily variation of tasks to flexibly support student learning outcomes. 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. Operate laboratory equipment/apparatus and perform routine operator maintenance / instrument calibrations as required. 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 refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees. Attach a 2-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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr