About this job
Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.
About Us:
Beerwah State High School is a secondary education facility offering a quality education for years 7 to 12. Since we opened in 1992, Beerwah State High School has built a reputation as a safe, caring and supportive school and is recognised across the Sunshine Coast as a leader in secondary schooling, delivering success for all for over 30 years.
Our staff are committed to providing quality public education and have high personal expectations. The school culture is founded upon a respect for tradition, recognition and encouragement of effort and preparation for success on graduating from school. In the day to day life of the school attention to detail “the little things matter" and “time and place” are important principles.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Prepare, set up, and support practical science activities by preparing samples, chemical solutions, equipment, demonstrations, and class sets, while assisting teachers and students with safe and effective laboratory and fieldwork practices.
- Maintain safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environments, including storerooms and preparation areas, by managing chemical handling, waste disposal, SOPs, equipment calibration, maintenance, and hazard control in line with departmental and legislative requirements.
- Manage science resources and assets, including inventory control, stocktakes, registers (hazardous substances, dangerous goods, dissection, asset registers), ordering, deliveries, storage, record keeping, and budget, petty cash, and corporate card administration.
- Operate independently within the laboratory to prioritise daily tasks, troubleshoot issues, perform routine equipment maintenance, support STEM initiatives, and contribute innovative solutions to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including teaching staff, senior technicians, schools, organisations, and suppliers, to source resources, obtain quotes, coordinate fieldwork preparations, and support curriculum and STEM pathway development.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.