EOI - Science Technician - Noosa District State High School

Queensland Department of Education; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Noosa District State High School, part of the Queensland Department of Education, invites Expressions of Interest for a temporary full-time Science Technician. The role supports teachers by ensuring laboratories, equipment, chemicals and resources are safe, well maintained and ready for practical learning across a busy multi-campus environment.

Ideal candidates will be practical and well-organised, able to work independently while contributing as a positive member of the Science Faculty, with a

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory safety and chemical handling.
• Ability to prepare equipment, materials and practical activities for lessons.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance in a school lab.
• Good record-keeping for equipment, chemicals, stock and resources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, materials and practical activities for lessons.
• Maintain safe, well‑organised laboratories and preparation areas.
• Keep accurate records of equipment, chemicals, stock and resources.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Equipment handling

Lesson prep

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Willingness to learn

Job description

EOI - Science Technician - Noosa District State High School

Queensland Department of Education - North Coast QLD

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Science Technician to join our team. As a multi-campus secondary school, Noosa District State High School provides a diverse and dynamic working environment. The Science Technician plays an important role in supporting our teachers andstudents by ensuring laboratories, equipment, chemicals and resources are safe, well maintained and ready for practical learning. We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and able to work independently, while also being a positive and collaborative member of our Science Faculty. Thesuccessful applicant will need to manage competing priorities, maintain high standards of laboratory safety and organisation, and work effectively within a busy multi-campus environment. This position is being offered in a Temporary Full-Time capacity, until 30 October 2026 or otherwise determined.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

Noosa District SHS is a unique three-campus Independent Public School that fosters care and compassion whilst striving for excellence in both our Junior and Senior Secondary schooling. We offer world class education for our students, providing a diverse educational program that caters for academic, vocational, civic, sporting and cultural pursuits in a 21st Century learning environment.

Our academic success, vocational pathways, early tertiary programs, school based traineeships, quality teaching as well as a wide range of extra-curricular activities enable Noosa District State High School to truly provide excellence through our diversity so that every student has the opportunity to achieve success.

Your opportunity:

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Knowledge of laboratory practices, equipment and procedures
• An understanding of chemical safety, storage, handling and disposal requirements
• The ability to prepare equipment, materials and practical activities for lessons
• A high level of attention to detail, particularly in relation to safety and compliance
• The ability to maintain accurate records of equipment, chemicals, stock and resources
• The ability to identify and resolve issues with equipment and resources
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff
• Confidence working independently and taking initiative
• A commitment to maintaining clean, safe and well-organised laboratories and preparation areas
• A willingness to learn

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical and hands-on approach who enjoys working in a school environment and wants to make a direct contribution to supporting quality Science education.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.