School Industrial Tech & Design Support Specialist

EducationHQ; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Long service leave

Parental leave 14 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic College in Cairns seeks an Industrial Technology & Design Assistant to support the technology department during term time. The role involves assisting the technology teacher, setting up workshop materials, and ensuring safe operation of equipment.

The position runs 31 hours per week on a fixed-term basis, with a start once contract dates begin in 2027. Applicants must hold a Working with Children Card and a valid driver’s licence; Catholic Education values are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Hold a current Driver Licence.
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, prepare and set up workshop materials and resources for classroom learning.
• Operate industrial technology and design equipment and supervise safe practices in the workshop.
• Provide practical assistance to students using classroom resources and equipment.
• Assist in preparing displays and promotional materials for exhibits and events.
• Monitor equipment, materials, and supplies, and prompt teachers when purchases are needed.
• Identify unsafe practices and report them to the teacher.

Skills

Working with Children Blue Card

Driver Licence

Catholic Education ethos

Job description

St Mary's Catholic College in Cairns seeks an Industrial Technology & Design Assistant to support the technology department during term time. The role involves assisting the technology teacher, setting up workshop materials, and ensuring safe operation of equipment.

The position runs 31 hours per week on a fixed-term basis, with a start once contract dates begin in 2027. Applicants must hold a Working with Children Card and a valid driver’s licence; Catholic Education values are essential.