Workshop Technician

Endeavour College (see more jobs from this school)

Mawson Lakes, SA 


Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.37 FTE)

Applications Close: 1 December 2024


Endeavour College is seeking to appoint a permanent part-time Workshop Technician working 15 hours per week over 44 weeks of the year. Hours of work will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

<p>The primary responsibility of the Workshop Technician is to provide pro-active practical and administrative support in the Design &amp; Technology (D&amp;T) workshop by maintaining and preparing tools, equipment and materials, assisting with learning area events, and performing activities that support the safe and effective operation of the learning area. While employed on a part-time basis during term times, the Workshop Technician will also be required to complete the workshop maintenance schedule during school holiday periods. </p><p>We envision a well rounded individual with some experience working within a technical or trade environment, who is passionate about working with students on their journey through secondary education. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced administrative / practical based role, is organised and able to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines, and have a focus on process improvement.</p><p><strong>Applications close promptly at 9am on Monday 2 December 2024. Click the &#39;Apply for job&#39; button below to view a copy of the position description, and follow the prompts to apply.</strong></p><p>Endeavour College values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships with students and staff. All staff are expected to participate in the school&#39;s extracurricular program. Being able to actively support the aims of a Christian school is essential.</p><p>Endeavour College aims to develop a culture where relationships are valued and members feel connected, safe and respected. This approach fosters an optimal learning environment to fulfill staff and students&#39; God given abilities for life and community. Core to this framework is a focus on Restorative Practice which emphasises working with Endeavour College community members to address behaviour and value relationships. It calls community members to make a personal transformation from a focus on the self towards a focus on others and the common good, and as such it reflects the model of Christ in terms of dealing with others.</p><p><strong>The Endeavour Way is:</strong></p><p><strong>LOVE</strong> - it&#39;s about reflecting the unconditional LOVE of God by showing respect, compassion and kindness in our relationships.</p><p><strong>COURAGE</strong> - it&#39;s about accepting that it takes COURAGE to own our behaviour, take responsibility for our actions and share our experiences with others.</p><p><strong>FORGIVENESS</strong> - it&#39;s about showing FORGIVENESS and acceptance towards ourselves and others with grace.</p><p><strong>HOPE</strong> - it&#39;s about resolving issues in a way which brings HOPE to our relationships and instils faith in our capacity to fulfil our God-given abilities</p>