Selection Criteria1. Demonstrated proficiency in the role of a laboratory technician in a secondary college or similar.
2. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, ranging from suppliers, college teaching and support staff as well as students.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently, to adapt to changing circumstances by setting daily work priorities to meet the department's objectives and facilitating the teaching program.
4. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, showing initiative and providing proactive support to teachers as well as implementing continuous improvement initiatives that support the teaching and learning program.
5. Ability to utilise MSDS and chemical inventory databases to properly manage, (in conjunction with the faculty head), the storage and handling of chemicals according to the relevant OHS regulations.
RoleRange 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, i
