Job Description

I. JOB PURPOSE

The Design & Technology Technical Assistant\'s position involves providing students at AISM with a relevant and effective Design and Technology (D&T) experience and ensuring high levels of achievement. The assistant should possess workshop skills appropriate to the D&T room. This position reports to the Head of MSS via the appropriate Head of Department and their immediate supervisor.

II. KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES

A. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Assist D&T teachers in their allocated workshops and classrooms, as required. In particular:

Set up the machinery for use in the workshop and storage areas;

Maintain all tools, machinery, equipment, and materials in the D&T workshop and storage areas to ensure safety and reliability;

Arrange for service and minor repairs to D&T workshop equipment and resources within the school or major repairs outside of the school with the assistance of the Administration Manager;

Maintain a record of student job requests, prioritising and reporting to the teacher for effective and safe delivery of student work;

Guide students in the workshop in the correct use of tools and machinery;

Set up specific machinery for student use, monitoring and supervising students in safe practices;

Use specific machinery in those circumstances when it is inappropriate for the student to use it;

Assist, as necessary, under teacher consultation, with the completion of student\'s projects;

Clean, maintain and service the room spaces for effective and efficient lesson delivery by the teacher, before and after lessons.

B. ADMIN / ORGANISATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Conduct regular safety audits on all machinery and the environment.

Control and store safely all chemicals, flammables and specialised solutions, ensuring that current Workplace Health and Safety and COSHH are adhered to.

Assist in the production of Risk and COSHH assessments.

Assist the D&T staff with the ordering of equipment and materials - including liaison with the school administration, checking the accuracy of deliveries against the original order, maintaining an inventory and asset register of equipment in these areas and completing a stock take each year under the direction of the appropriate member of staff.

Maintaining storeroom facilities for D&T.

Assisting with the organisation of the Year 12 exhibition of HSC major works, and the Annual Design and Technology and Visual Arts Exhibitions, including the layout and installation of the exhibits, and assistance with the event, and post-event dismantling and careful return of equipment and student work.

Ascertaining with the preparation and construction of woodworking elements of large props and scenery for the Middle, Senior and Whole School productions.

Assisting with the preparation of materials for the Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya, and Christmas Assemblies and for International Day.

Undertake other Design and Technology tasks as requested by staff.

Undertake other duties or activities as directed by the Head of School.

C. SCHOOL DUTIES

Yard duties around the School and lunch duties in the workshop as part of a roster of duties for all Teachers\' Aides. Cover duties for Teachers\' Aides who are absent.

Assisting at special events and functions within the school such as International Day, Special Assemblies (Chinese New Year, Anzac Day, Deepavali, Hari Raya and Christmas) as appropriate.

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people that you are responsible for or come into contact with.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but indicates the major requirements of the post. It may be amended at a future time, to take account of the developing needs of the service. The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility. The postholder will undertake any other duties at the request of the Head of School as appropriate to the remit.

III. JOB SPECIFICATIONS

A. MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Minimum SPM/STPM/Certificate in a relevant discipline

B. RELATED EXPERIENCE

At least 2-3 year(s) of working experience in the related field. Previous working experience in a school would be a definite advantage.

Previous working experience in a school technology department would be an added advantage.

C. COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

Possess good command of spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Demonstrate excellent computer skills especially in Google Education Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc) and/or Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power-Point).

Competency and familiarity with CAD/CAM packages and electronics would be an advantage.

Possess good organisation, interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience with budget management would be preferable.

D. COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

A keen learner and team player with a positive working attitude.

Able to work independently and multi-task.

Able to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.

IV. OTHER DUTIES

The Australian International School Malaysia reserves the right to modify position descriptions as required. Staff will be consulted in any such process. Other duties may be determined in consultation with the Principal or Heads of School.

The Australian International School Malaysia is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

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