Are you organised, skilled, and passionate about science? Heatley Secondary College is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to join our dynamic team. Be the practical force behind the scenes, prepping experiments, maintaining lab gear, and ensuring safe chemical handling, all while supporting teachers and igniting a love for science in students. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you
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:
At Heatley Secondary College, "Our Future is Our Focus". Our staff are committed to ensuring students are happy and cared for and are provided a high quality, meaningful and differentiated education to reach their own individual potential. We aim to support and work with students, parents and carers to build a strong community of Heatley Proud Learners who are aspirational for their future, inclusive of others and are respectful, responsible and resilient.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
Prepare, distribute and set up samples/demonstrations, class sets of equipment and associated scientific materials for practical 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
Establish, maintain, review and update laboratory protocols and methods
Assist in promoting and implementing various STEM initiatives, to increase student engagement and STEM pathways
Other duties relating to the position of Science Technician - see role description attached
Ther Perfect Fit:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and proactive
Strong attention to detail, including a high level of accuracy and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
Proven ability to multitask and work well under pressure and to manage shifting priorities and interruptions in an office environment
Experience in similar position within a school is highly desirable
Submit Your Application:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 1-page written statement in response to 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.