Springfield Central State High School is seeking a motivated and organised Science Technician (Scientific Officer) to join our team in a part‐time capacity.
The position is offered in a Temporary Part‐Time capacity (0.6FTE), 43.5 hours per fortnight.
This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.
Who We Are
Since its establishment in 2011, Springfield Central State High School has been committed to delivering excellence in student outcomes, underpinned by strong family values and a culture of high expectations. Everything at Springfield Central stems from the school's improvement priorities:
* Believe - all Springers can learn, improve and achieve.
* Belong - all Springers are valued and included.
* Become - all Springers are future orientated.
Your Role
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and support within the science department. The position is offered three days per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) with a strong possibility of increased hours or full‐time employment from 2027 as our science programs continue to grow.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, set up and pack away laboratory equipment, materials and resources for science lessons, demonstrations and practical experiments.
* Assist teaching staff with the preparation and organisation of practical science activities.
* Maintain science laboratories, preparation rooms and chemical storage areas to a high standard, ensuring they remain organised, clean and compliant.
* Ensure the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and departmental procedures.
* Maintain and manage the Chemwatch system, including chemical registers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and manifests.
* Monitor laboratory consumables and equipment, maintaining stock levels and coordinating purchasing of chemicals, materials and laboratory supplies in line with school processes.
* Prepare chemical solutions and specialised materials required for classroom experiments.
* Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate servicing or repairs when required.
* Support WHS compliance within the science laboratories, including maintaining safety documentation and registers.
* Assist with WHS audits, risk assessments and compliance checks relating to chemical storage, equipment and laboratory environments.
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support effective and engaging science learning experiences.
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