Science Technician - Miles State High School

Miles State High School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join the team as Science Technician.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.14 FTE), 10 hours per fortnight until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About Miles State High School:

Our partnership in learning is based on ensuring that our students are being prepared for an ever-changing future and their learning engagement is essential to ensure that the chosen future that our students planned for are achieved.

About the Role:

As the Science Technician, you will contribute to the effective and efficient management of the school science department by providing technical and administration support to the respective Head of Department, teachers and laboratory staff of the school science department. You will work independently within guidelines, general directions and instructions, performing responsible tasks associated with the efficient operation of the school science department.

Responsibilities Include:

The range of activities undertaken by Science Technician at Miles State High School include but are not limited to:

• Prepare, distribute and set up samples/demonstrations, class sets of equipment and associated scientific materials for practical teaching laboratory use.
• Prepare chemical solutions of known concentration from bulk supplies including concentrated acids, stains and media and manufacture simple glassware/general equipment for preparation-laboratory and teaching-laboratory use.
• Work independently in a science laboratory, recognising, anticipating and safely managing chemical hazards.
• Maintain scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly and secure manner.
• Maintain a safe chemical/laboratory waste storage/handling/preparation/disposal system in accordance with departmental guidelines, including labelling, secure storage, calibration and control of equipment and apparatus and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collect off campus scientific materials, science resources and field samples and collect and care for flora and fauna within the science department, in accordance with current handling and prevention of cruelty regulations.
• Maintain a system for recording allocation and usage of materials and equipment, establishing a priority system where necessary.
• Organise and prioritise daily variation of tasks to flexibly support student learning outcomes.
• Acquire relevant catalogues and price lists, obtain quotes and prepare orders for equipment, chemicals and services as required for classes.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 2-page response to the Competencies section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.

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.