EOI - Science Technician
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Science
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
18 August 2026
Posted 9 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Cairns State High School
1,636
Total students
48%
Boys
52%
Girls
124.1
Teaching FTE
50.3
Non-teaching FTE
1,019
ICSEA value
56th percentile · Average SES
42%
EAL/D Background
14%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Expressions of Interest are invited for the position of temporary Science Technician (TO2), from 16th August to 11 December 2026, with the possibility of extension.
This role is part-time 0.6 FTE, with working days being Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays.
The successful applicant 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.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTO2, TO3Workplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR697266/26EClosing date18-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personJoyce SchaperContact details07 4050 3004Access the National Relay Service
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.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
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