The Science Technician at MacGregor State High School provides technical and administrative support to the science department, preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment, materials and resources for practical classes and demonstrations.

The role involves preparing chemical solutions, managing hazardous substances and laboratory safety procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory records, supporting field trips and STEM initiatives, assisting teachers during experiments, and coordinating purchases, stocktaking and laboratory maintenance.

About us:

MacGregor State High School is a school of enviable repute. Our school is renowned for its scholarship where learning is aspirational, challenging and rewarding.

With a dedicated staff and an innovative curriculum, we strive for personal excellence. Our students are enveloped in opportunity in the academic, cultural and sporting facets of school life. We have a firm commitment to social justice, promoting a sense of community spirit and connectedness.

We are proud of our school community and the strength of diversity. We are a place in which challenge and choice create opportunities for each and all students to excel to be the best we can be.

Your opportunity:

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, as well as work independently within guidelines, general directions and instructions,



performing responsible tasks associated with the efficient operation of the school science department.

Knowledge or experience in chemistry and/or biology would be highly regarded. Position will commence in Term 1 2027 - Monday 18 January 2027.

- 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, secure, 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.
- Operate laboratory equipment/apparatus and perform routine operator maintenance/instrument calibrations as required, in compliance with the manufacturer specifications.
- Assist science teaching staff and senior laboratory staff with demonstrations, instruction of students on use/care of equipment during science experiments and field trips and the application of safety measures.

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 evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

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

📌 Science Technician - MacGregor State High School (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Queensland