Laboratory Technician - MARYMOUNT COLLEGE, BURLEIGH WATERS
Brisbane Catholic Education
Burleigh
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Monday 8 October
Job overview
The successful applicant will:
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
- currently hold or be eligible to hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card; and
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Tertiary qualifications at Associate Diploma relevant to position and experience necessary to carry out the duties of the position. The Laboratory Technician has the following duties:- • Prepare experimental equipment and chemicals related to task methodology and work practices of practical lessons. • Trial experiments and determine their suitability. • Carry out construction and maintenance of equipment. • Prepare standard solutions and chemicals of known concentrations. • Tutor student-teachers in correct use of laboratory equipment and its application. • Assist graduate teachers unfamiliar with laboratory techniques and assist teachers with new equipment. • Encourage and stimulate students with extra-curricular activities and opportunities. • Clean, store and maintain equipment after use. • Dispose of hazardous chemical and biological wastes in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety practices. • Prepare and provide Material safety Data Sheets and Risk Assessments. • Label chemicals in compliance with Workplace Health and safety regulations. • Store chemicals safely. • Monitor laboratory maintenance and follow through on necessary maintenance. • Monitor and maintain stocks of chemicals, equipment and biological specimens in compliance with Work Place Health and Safety Regulations. • Assist the Science Coordinator with the purchase of new equipment, and the maintenance of electronic equipment, microscopes, etc. • Maintain a current list of stockiest and catalogues and discuss with sales representatives the merits and costs of their supplies. • Conduct periodic audits of equipment and chemicals in stock. • Assist teachers in class with practical work when requested. • Provide resource material relative to current text chapters and provide student copies where necessary. The successful applicant will require current Senior First Aid qualifications and a bus driver's licence (or willingness to obtain).
Celebrating its 50th year in 2018, Marymount is an exceptional coeducational secondary College with a strong faculty culture, a commitment to adolescent learners and to life-giving learning for all. The College serves the southern Gold Coast and has an enrolment of approximately 1250 students, a solid reputation for holistic Catholic education and a proud record, academically, in the arts and in sport. It is located at Burleigh Waters, 3 kms from Burleigh Heads. We embrace the person and vision of Jesus, and the example of Mary and St Francis, as we encourage all to respond to the creative presence of God in the spiritual, pastoral and social dimensions of their life.
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Estimated Start Date: Monday 8 October
Position Tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks Worked: School term weeks only - holidays unpaid
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term): October 2018 to December 2019
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 22.8 (3 days)
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 4
Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement 2015-2019
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Contact Person: Jan Delves
Contact Telephone Number: 07 5586 1000
Contact Email: jan.delves@marymount .qld.edu.au
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