Stretton State College is seeking a motivated and safety‐focused Science Technician to support our busy science department for the remainder of the 2026 school year. In this hands‐on role, you'll help bring science learning to life by preparing equipment, materials and chemical solutions for practical lessons, maintaining well‐organised laboratory spaces, and ensuring safe handling and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste.
You'll work closely with our science teaching team to support demonstrations, STEM initiatives, equipment repairs, stock management and field trip preparation. We're looking for someone who can work independently in a laboratory environment, communicate clearly with staff, and confidently manage chemical hazards while contributing to a collaborative, high‐performing school team.
There are two roles on offer.
About Our School
Stretton State College is a large, forward‐thinking P-12 school spanning our Gowan (Primary) and Illaweena (Secondary) campuses in Brisbane's south. Guided by our SPIRIT values Sincerity, Perseverance, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility, and Thoughtfulness we're a high‐performing college committed to developing minds, building character and creating community. Our motto, With purpose and spirit , reflects our focus on empowering lifelong learners. The science department plays a key role in this mission, supporting strong STEM pathways and hands‐on learning from Prep through to Year 12.
Your Opportunity
As the Science Technician, your responsibilities include but 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).
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply
Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.
Occupational group
Education & Training
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