Job Description
**Temporary Full-Time Science Technician**
Bowen State High School seeks an experienced Science Technician to join their school community on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of six months or as otherwise determined.
The successful applicant 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.
* Contribute to the management of the school science department by providing technical and administrative support.
* Work independently within guidelines to perform responsible tasks associated with the efficient operation of the school science department.
This is a TO2 progression position. 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.
About Bowen State High School
Bowen State High School is committed to engaging students holistically by developing individual strengths and talents, a love of learning, and the capacity to achieve and improve.
We value our school's diversity of cultural backgrounds and abilities, which informs a range of perspectives and practices that underpin our inclusive and quality learning initiatives.
Our school is focused on developing teachers who are adaptive, innovative, and future-focused educational practitioners. Teachers analyse data and engage in reflective and informed quality teaching practices to implement a differentiated curriculum that meets the needs of individual students.
About The Role
Responsibilities include:
* Preparing, distributing, and setting up samples/demonstrations, class sets of equipment, and associated scientific materials for practical teaching laboratory use.
* Preparing chemical solutions of known concentration from bulk supplies and manufacturing simple glassware/general equipment for preparation-laboratory and teaching-laboratory use.
* Working independently in a science laboratory, recognising, anticipating, and safely managing chemical hazards.
* Maintaining scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms, and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly, and secure manner.
How To Apply
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
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.