LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - MUST BE AVAILABLE THURSDAYS - PART TIME .5Job posted: 26/11/2024
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 27/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Reference: 1454480
Closes: 09/12/2024
Location ProfileGlen Waverley Secondary College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational school with a student population of around 2200. The college's vision is to grow respectful, responsible, resilient global citizens who value diversity and lifelong learning.
Selection CriteriaSC1: Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2: Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3: Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4: Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5: Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6: A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC7: Ability to adhere to safety practices and operate within school OHS guidelines.
RolePART TIME OVER THREE DAYS - MUST BE AVAILABLE THURSDAYS The Science Laboratory Technician will work in a team to maintain the Science facilities across the College (Years 7-12) and support the delivery of Science programs and curriculum by sourcing and preparing materials for practical classes, maintaining stock and equipment, and providing relevant assistance to teachers and students.
This position involves the coordination of the work of the science department and requires significant expertise and qualifications/experience. It is desirable for the successful applicant to have a Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent or a Cert. IV with significant experience or extensive relevant experience in a related field.
Key Responsibility Areas (KRA)Teacher Support Liaise with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment.Advise science teaching staff on technical components of curriculum.Assist science teaching staff with demonstrations.Assist science teaching staff in instructing students on use/care of equipment during science experiments.Advise and assist science teaching staff in safety matters relating to the science laboratory.Prepare safety assessments for activities in the preparation area and, in conjunction with the teacher, in the teaching laboratory.Demonstrate laboratory techniques to science teaching staff/students.Assist with the use of computers and learning technologies within the department.Assist with the development of operational, OH&S and budgetary policy within the science department.ResponsibilitiesPreparation & Maintenance Maintaining safe storage systems for chemical substances in accordance with current government regulations.Prepare solutions, stains, and media for use in the laboratory.Acquire off-campus materials and specimens as required.Assist with security of science laboratory and equipment.Maintain an inventory of equipment.Support the purchase of materials, chemicals and equipment within the allocated budget.Carry out and/or coordinate labelling, storage, stocktaking and ordering of equipment and chemicals.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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