Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Science Technician to join our team. As a Science Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the science department by preparing equipment, materials, and chemical solutions for practical lessons.
Main Responsibilities:
* Preparing Laboratories: Ensure laboratories are safe, clean, and well-organised, providing technical support to staff.
* Samples and Equipment: Prepare, distribute and set up samples/demonstrations, class sets of equipment and associated scientific materials for practical teaching laboratory use.
* Chemical Solutions: 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.
* Maintenance: Maintain scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly and secure manner.
Requirements:
* Qualifications: 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.
* Professional Expertise: For TO3 appointees, demonstrated professional expertise as outlined within the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award - State 2015.
Benefits
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range and excellent benefits.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a cover letter and resume, to the contact details provided.