Agricultural Science Technician

• Brandnew role within our newly built Agriculture and Industry Centre
• Handson support role facilitating the delivery of Agricultural Science education
• Parttime termtime position offering worklife balance aligned with the school calendar

Toowoomba Grammar School is seeking a skilled and proactiveAgricultural Science Technician to support thedelivery of the Schools Agricultural Science curriculum. This roleplays a key part in maintaining an efficient safe andwellorganised laboratory and agricultural environment supportingboth staff and students in practical learning activities.

About Toowoomba Grammar School

Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875 and is a memberschool of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland(GPS). It is an independent non-denominational day andboarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1200 fromPreparatory to Year 12. There are approximately 300 boardersin the School coming predominantly from throughout QueenslandNorthern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. TheSchools campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometrefrom the centre of Toowoomba.

It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with theskills to be independent well-balanced and successful inlife. That they are boys of good character who respond wellto challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.

About the Position

Working within the Science Department and the Agriculture andIndustry Centre (AIC) the Agricultural Science Technician isresponsible for preparing and managing laboratory materials andequipment maintaining flora and fauna supporting classroompracticals and ensuring compliance with workplace health andsafety requirements. The role works closely with the Head ofDepartment Science the Head of Department Technologiesteaching staff and students to enhance engagement and learningoutcomes across the Science and Agricultural Science programs.

This is an opportunity for a detailfocused professional with astrong background in agricultural science or laboratory support tocontribute to a dynamic handson educational environment.

Selection Criteria:

You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment tothe following criteria:

• Minimum three years experience in agriculture laboratory or a related technical field.
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory and agricultural safety practices and WH&S requirements.
• Experience preparing and managing materials and equipment for practical activities including handling chemical biological and physical resources safely.
• Ability to manage inventory systems and documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Sound IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft 365 and learn school systems.
• Welldeveloped communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
• Current (or willingness to obtain) First Aid CPR and a Positive Notice Blue Card.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachmentbelow.

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted via TGSs online CareersPortal and include:

• a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
• a resume;
• the names and contact details of three confidential referees.

Enquiries should be directed to the Head of Department -Science Mr Andrew Fogarty onor email .

Applications close on 19 May2026.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative onlyand TGS reserves the right to close the advertisement before thisdate is reached. Therefore you are encouraged to submit yourapplication as soon as possible.

We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at thistime.

Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work inAustralia to be considered for this position.

Student Protection at Toowoomba GrammarSchool

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicantsto share this commitment. At TGS staff are committed toproviding environments where children and young people receive thehighest standard of care where their rights are supported andthey can thrive and be fruitful. Staff at TGS understand the ChildSafe Standards and how the school promotes the development of astrong child-centred culture that prioritise safety culturalresponsiveness and wellbeing for all children and youngpeople.

TGS places emphasis on genuine engagement with children andyoung people create conditions that reduce the likelihood of harmto children and young people create conditions that increase thelikelihood of identifying harm and respond to any concernsdisclosures allegations or suspicions of any person includingemployees.

Committed to the provision of a safe and supportive living andlearning environment for all students staff must:

• Understand and adhere to all obligations relating to the protection of children and young people as outlined in our policies and procedures
• Attend or complete all student protection mandatory training annually and any other professional learning events as required by the School
• Support and engage with all student protection initiatives and programs across the School.

All School staff unless otherwise eligible for an exemptionmust possess a current Positive Notice or Blue Card issued undertheWorking with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act2000before commencing employment with the Blue Cards are required to be transferred to PaidEmployment cards.