Laboratory Technician - Saint Mary's Catholic College, KINGAROY
Saint Mary’s Catholic College
Kingaroy
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 4 June 2019
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.
Saint Mary’s Catholic College Kingaroy is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Science Laboratory Technician to join our supportive team. You will provide Science teaching staff with high level of assistance and support for classroom activities. This is part time/fixed term position, for 50 hours per fortnight, commences 4 June 2019 through to 20 August 2019. In this role, you will be required to work autonomously, applying sound judgement and in depth knowledge for the efficient operation of the Science Laboratory. Through your well developed laboratory skills, you will plan and select appropriate equipment, techniques and organise work for students. You will have previous laboratory experience, ideally in a school environment and have great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and students. Duties include to: • work unsupervised in a school science laboratory, • coordinate the use of scientific equipment, assemble, clean and store laboratory apparatus and equipment and store, handle, prepare and dispose of chemicals used in a school science program, • apply Workplace Health and Safety standards, • give some in-class support to teaching staff during practical activities and • support the ethos of a contemporary Catholic school. Qualifications: • Tertiary qualifications at Associate Diploma/ Diploma level in Laboratory techniques, technology or services, or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience Applicants are required to address these points in the "letter of application" section of the on-line application form.
Saint Marys Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 College offering families a co-educational pathway to life-long learning. Kingaroy is situated approximately 2 3/4 hours north-west of Brisbane in the centre of the picturesque South Burnett wine growing region. The College has been proudly serving the families of the South Burnett region since 1990, following the amalgamation of the St Marys Parish Primary and Secondary Schools. It has a current enrolment of approximately 515 students. The College has a master planned school campus environment along with a vision for education in a contemporary world.
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Estimated Start Date: 4 June 2019
Position Tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks Worked: School term weeks only - holidays unpaid
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term):
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 50 hours per fortnight
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: Level 5 Step 1 - $63,287
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: Mrs Angela Myles
Contact Telephone Number: 07 4160 0900
Contact Email: ahauritz@bne.catholic.edu.au
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About Saint Mary’s Catholic College
- Saint Mary’s Catholic College
- 10 Kent Street, Kingaroy
- Queensland
- 4610
- Australia
Saint Mary’s Catholic College is a Catholic, prep to Year 12, co-educational college located in the South Burnett Regional town of Kingaroy, Queensland. The college had its origins in 1990 as a result of the amalgamation of the Saint Mary’s Parish Primary and Secondary Schools, which were originally established through the efforts of the Sisters of Charity in 1929 and subsequently the Good Samaritan Sisters in 1934. Today the college serves a student enrolment in excess of 500.
Principal
Angela Myles
Facilities
Saint Mary’s Catholic College is a well-resourced learning environment that has had significant recent facility modifications and improvements. There is a new multi-purpose sports centre, a new secondary school block and new music rooms, which have now been added to the schools already impressive facilities profile. The school supports teaching and learning programs with a variety of technological resources, including a school-wide wireless network.
Curriculum
Saint Mary’s Catholic College Prep curriculum focuses on establishing an environment that fosters a love of learning. This is achieved through the individual attention given to the specific needs of all children and the nature of their learning.
At Saint Mary’s College, students in prep to Year 6 are challenged to develop a love of learning through exploring learning experiences based on the nine key learning areas of which literacy and numeracy are the main focus.
The curriculum in Year 7 to Year 10 seeks to recognise and cater for the different stages of development students are experiencing. The emphasis is for students to achieve the best they are capable of, while being nurtured and developed as a whole person.
Students moving into the senior phase of learning are offered a wide range of subject choices and access to an outstanding Vocational Education program. The senior program is designed to allow students to foster their personal talents while achieving high academic results or to develop skills in practical subjects. The program is designed to enable students to make suitable choices from the multiple pathways available beyond school.
School ethos
Saint Mary’s Catholic College seeks to be a peaceful, caring and friendly learning community, where people are welcomed and encouraged to grow whilst proclaiming gospel values through all aspects of college life.
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