Location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Part time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: OtherReference: 1435029Job posted: 06/09/2024Closes: 19/09/2024Job duration: From 28/01/2025Selection CriteriaDemonstrated knowledge of the technical support required in school science laboratoriesDemonstrated high level oral, written and electronic communication skillsDemonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work areaDemonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and othersDemonstrated knowledge of OHS policy and procedures, including; Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances regulations, risk assessments and chemical Material Safety Data SheetsRoleRange 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services.
The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.
It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.
This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.
Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.
Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.
Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.
Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.
Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g.
therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.
Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesPRACTICAL SCIENCESetting up equipment and instrumentation for use in demonstrations and classesClearing away equipment and materials after use and checking that they are maintained in a safe, clean and ready to use conditionChecking and maintaining equipment in working order and effect repairs where possiblePreparation of materials for dissectionsPrepare chemicals and other laboratory solutionsEnsure the supply/availability of consumable products and chemicalsAssisting teachers, as required, in conducting Science classesCorrect disposal of waste chemicals/productsDevelop and maintain a register of consumables and assets for stocktakeMaintain year level folders of annotated practicals relevant to topics under the Victorian Curriculum and eventually VCESCIENCE DANGEROUS GOODS & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE REGULATORY OBLIGATIONSMaintain records of maximum chemical stock in handEnsure that an MSDS is on file for every chemical stockedAccess current MSDS via the Chemwatch systemWrite all required Science practical Risk Assessments for all experiments that contain dangerous goods and/or hazardous substancesManage the Science Risk Assessment systemScience teachers are to sign and return all relevant risk assessmentsFINANCEManage the Science budget on behalf of the Science coordinatorDevelop and maintain an ongoing spreadsheet on expenditureOHSUndertake on behalf of the Principal the duties associated with OHS management within the collegeRelevant qualifications e.g., Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or Diploma of Laboratory Technology.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at ation ProfileClyde North Secondary College (interim name) is being built in two stages.
The first stage will be completed for the school opening at the beginning of the 2025 year.
We expect 180 - 200 students to begin in year 7 in 2025 and a similar number in each new year level with an expected enrolment of 1600 in 2030 when Year 12 students begin.The school is approximately 50 kilometres from Melbourne based in an area of rapidly growing new housing estates incorporating green spaces.
Our school grounds are close to planned parklands and sporting facilities, and we are surrounded by a supportive community.
Most students who will attend our school live locally and will tend to be dropped off by parents, walk or ride their bike to school.Our school will be culturally diverse with 60% of students speaking a language other than English at home, the most common languages being Punjabi and Sinhalese.We are proud to know that our school community will be diverse and inclusive; a thriving and harmonious school where all belong.
We will provide a nurturing and challenging environment to continue to develop students' passion for learning, empowering them to be life-long learners to achieve their best in their academic, social/emotional and vocational learning.In our first year we will have approximately 25 staff members, 15 teaching staff, 8 education support staff, wellbeing staff and school leadership staff.
We will recruit staff who are dedicated to support and challenge all students, who work in highly effective ways using evidence-based practice in collaborative teams.
As the school grows there will be opportunities for further leadership roles in the future.#J-18808-Ljbffr
