Palmview State Secondary College is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast at Palmview, with quick access to the Bruce Highway and just 10 minutes' drive from the golden beaches of beautiful Mooloolaba.
The College delivers world-class learning and teaching in state-of-the-art educational facilities for the townships of Palmview and Glenview.
The purpose-built facility will cater for students from years 7 to 12 upon completion; currently, we have students in Years 7 to 10, adding an additional year level each year until 2027.
This role is being offered in a permanent part-time capacity (0.4FTE), 29 hours per fortnight.
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 the salary rate shown is reflective of TO2 to TO3 classification range.
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This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
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 administrative 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.
The Science Technician reports to the Principal or nominated delegate.
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.
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).
A Mandatory Requirement Of This Role Is
TO2 appointees must have at a minimum, possession of a diploma qualification relevant to the tasks outlined, from a recognised tertiary institution or qualification which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education or delegate is acceptable.
Interested?
To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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).
The Department of Education is a family-inclusive workplace.
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Occupational group: Education & Training
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