About this job
Estimated start date: Commencing Jan 2025
Position tenure: Part-time | Permanent
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term):
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 30 hours per week over 5 days
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
Our Lady of Dolours School is a primary educational community teaching, learning, thinking and acting with the Compassion, Justice and Wisdom of Christ so we can fully live, love and learn in communion with our ever-changing world. We are a small school set on a small yet welcoming site in Mitchelton, with an enrolment of over 180 students. We are an inclusive school catering for a variety of educational needs. We seek to co-operate, collaborate and treat others with kindness and compassion; inquire, think and be creative; and are active learners who strive to make a difference in the world. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic Science Laboratory Technician to join our welcoming team for the following positions.
You will provide Science teaching staff with 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
Skills and Experience
Ability to work autonomously, applying sound judgement and in-depth knowledge for the efficient operation of the Science Laboratory
Have well-developed laboratory skills to plan and select appropriate equipment, techniques and organise work for students
Previous laboratory experience, ideally in a school environment
Great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and students
Qualifications
Qualifications in Laboratory techniques, technology or services, or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience are highly regarded.
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Natalie Bourke
Contact number: 07 3550 3400
Contact email: natalie.bourke@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 21-Nov-2024