Laboratory Assistant - St Mary's College, MARYBOROUGH
Brisbane Catholic Education
Maryborough
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 12 July 2021
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2021
Job overview
St Mary’s College, a co-educational Catholic Secondary College is situated in Maryborough Qld and belongs to the Brisbane Catholic Education diocese. St Marys College is aiming to create a supportive, inclusive and faith driven college community that is comprised of students, staff, parents and the wider community working together to improve student outcomes. The Colleges motto 'Service, Courage, Justice’ is embodied with emphasis on developing the whole person academically, spiritually, socially, culturally, physically and emotionally. Offering a technologically forward education our goal as educators is to support all students academically and socially, to make every effort so each individual students’ outcome is as a successful and literate member of society and be able to succeed in the increasingly complex world in which they will live and work. The staff at St. Mary’s College have high expectations for all students to enable them to fulfil their dreams and achieve their ambitions.
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We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Science Laboratory Technician to join our team. You will provide Science teaching staff with a high level of assistance and support for classroom activities.
Duties include:
- working unsupervised in a school science lab
- coordinating the use of scientific equipment and chemicals
- applying Workplace Health and Safety standards
- providing some in-class support to teaching staff during practical activities
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 along with great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and students.
Qualifications in Laboratory techniques, technology or services, or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience will be advantageous.
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your uploaded Resume.
To be successful in this role you will:
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement; and
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Estimated Start Date: Commencing 12 July 2021
Position Tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks Worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term): Term 3 - 2021
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 5 days/week (38 hours/week) Monday to Friday
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 4 - $32.23 per hour
Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
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.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Contact Person: Leisa Pedersen
Contact Telephone Number: 4190 2200 (Ext 2)
Contact Email: lpedersen@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 31-May-2021
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