Technician (design And Technology)

Position Details

To work as part of a team with teachers and other support staff and play a crucial role in supporting and improving students’ learning experiences. The D&T Technician will also support other departments, including the Arts, Information Technology, as well as assisting the Maintenance team by preparing equipment and materials for lessons and performances, assisting in practical lessons or proving assistance with occupation health and safety, and maintenance and repairs, in the College.

As a member of the Technologies Team, the Design and Technology Technician primarily assists the Design and Technology Teachers with duties that include the use and maintenance of wood, plastics, metals, electronic and robotic resources and equipment, CAD and drawing software, and other related resources. The Design and Technology Technician will also be required to assist in related projects in other departments and projects in the College, including Exhibitions and Productions. In addition, the Design and Technology Technician will assist students in the development of their projects.

The Design and Technology Technician shall be open to the use of digital mediums and associated software and resources, much of which is part of the current College learning environment. It will also be critical for the Design and Technology Technician to be willing to be an ongoing learner as new technologies are being developed. Ongoing training provided by the College will be a requirement of this position.

As a member of staff, the Design and Technology Technician will support the Principal and staff in the promotion of the Catholic Values of the College. They will also be actively involved in the extra- curricular and House activities as a staff member of the College, in order to enhance the welfare and growth of students.

Selection Criteria

• Initiative;
• Flexibility;
• Reliability;
• Tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team;
• The willingness to assist in other areas of administration as necessary;
• The ability to work independently as necessary;
• A commitment to continued professional and personal development.

Qualifications Required

• Trade qualifications would be viewed favourably.
• All applicants must complete a Working with Children Check.
• All applications must obtain a National Police Certificate
• Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a positive team environment.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a shared environment.

For further information please visit www.motherteresa.wa.edu.au Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education