About our School:
Welcome to Bellbird Park State Secondary College, one of Queensland's newest secondary schools, which opened in 2017. Our College is built on strong community partnerships and a shared commitment to high expectations, reflected in our vision of achieving a year's worth of progress for a year's input. We foster a culture that promotes excellence, accountability, and positive student outcomes. Students at Bellbird Park SSC study the Australian Curriculum in modern, state-of-the-art facilities, supported by highly skilled teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. We value strong relationships between staff, students, and families, recognising parents as essential partners in their child's education. Student wellbeing is central to everything we do, ensuring students feel safe, valued, and connected within a supportive and inclusive school community.
About the Role:
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.
Work independently within guidelines, general directions and instructions, performing responsible tasks associated with the efficient operation of the school science department.
In this role, you will work closely with science teachers and other technicians to:
Prepare, distribute, and set up samples, demonstrations, class sets of equipment, and associated scientific materials for practical teaching laboratory use.
Work independently in a science laboratory, recognising, anticipating, and safely managing chemical and laboratory hazards.
Assist science teaching staff with demonstrations, practical activities, and the instruction of students in the safe use and care of scientific equipment during experiments and fieldwork.
Support the delivery of practical learning experiences across Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, and Science in Practice courses.
Assist in promoting and implementing STEM initiatives that enhance student engagement and encourage participation in STEM pathways.
Maintain accurate records of inventory, purchasing and incoming orders, stock control, chemical registers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and equipment maintenance schedules.
Ensure laboratory facilities, equipment, and materials comply with relevant workplace health and safety requirements and departmental guidelines.
Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
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 1-page written statement in response to 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.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
