This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges. About the School Cavendish Road State High School has built a proud tradition of academic excellence and school spirit since 1952, combining strong values with innovation to prepare students for the future. We offer a dynamic, supportive learning environment with high expectations, fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Our Learning@Cav approach, Programs of Excellence, and state-of-the-art facilities in sports, performing arts, science, and technology ensure every student can reach their potential. Guided by our Five Cs of Challenge, Courtesy, Commitment, Consideration and Cooperation, students develop life skills, resilience, and a strong sense of community. Cavendish Road is a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring school with dedicated staff committed to student success. About the Role As a Science Technician, you will support the science department by preparing equipment, materials, and chemical solutions for practical lessons. You will ensure laboratories are safe, clean, and well-organised, while providing technical and administration support to staff. Your contribution will help create an engaging and effective learning environment.Step Into Your Next Chapter: Liaising with teachers on their practical work needs, to provide class sets of equipment and materials to the various locations in the school as well as support for incursions and excursions Assisting staff, including demonstrating to students the safe use and care of equipment and laboratory techniques Preparing chemical solutions (eg acids, stains) of known concentrations from bulk supplies Maintaining teaching resources and the safety, cleanliness and good order of all equipment, laboratories, storage and preparation rooms Assisting with the preparation of Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment documents, risk assessments and adherence to Work Health and Safety compliance requirements, especially in relation to chemicals Attending and assisting with events (eg Science Week, subject displays) Communicating effectively and positively in both written and verbal forms to ensure productive interchange and professional conversations with students and staff Work independently in a science laboratory, recognising, anticipating and safely managing chemical hazards. Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description. 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.
