Science Technician

Queensland Department of Education; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeronga State High School, part of the Queensland Department of Education, invites applications for a Science Technician to support the science department. You will assist the Head of Department, teachers and laboratory staff, performing tasks to ensure efficient operation of the school science facilities.

Responsibilities include preparing demonstrations and equipment, handling chemical solutions, maintaining resources and safety protocols, and organising daily tasks to support student

Qualifications

• Experience in school or teaching laboratories.
• Knowledge of chemical hygiene and safety procedures.
• Ability to prepare demonstrations and manage lab resources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute and set up samples, demonstrations, class sets of equipment and materials.
• Prepare chemical solutions and basic glassware for teaching labs.
• Work independently in a science laboratory with safety awareness.
• Maintain teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms and laboratories in a clean, safe condition.
• Maintain chemical/waste handling and disposal systems per SOPs.
• Record allocation and usage of materials and equipment; prioritise tasks.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Chemical handling

Equipment setup

Stock & inventory

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Brisbane QLD

Science Technician to Yeronga State High School

Queensland Department of Education

Teaching to Secondary (Education and Training)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

75,791 to 89,326 per annum

Administrative Support

Teaching

Manufacturing

About us:

Our school's vision is 'Quality Pathways to Success'. This vision is simple yet powerful and is predicated on high standards, solid foundations, innovative practices, strong traditions and the agreed values of: quality, harmony, and sustainability.

Yeronga State High School provides opportunities for all students, irrespective of background and ability to access a broad range of knowledge skills and competencies. Yeronga SHS provides learning pathways to a socially, economically and environmentally balanced future. These are accompanied by the promotion of values and attitudes that enable the student to become more resilient and ready for the dynamic world of post secondary options and directions both within Australia and overseas.

Your opportunity:

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, as as work independently within guidelines, general directions and instructions, performing responsible tasks associated with the efficient operation of the school science department.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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 priorities daily variation of tasks to flexibly support student learning outcomes.

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.

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