Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time

We are seeking to establish a pool of Laboratory Technicians for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Hampton Senior High School (SGS) vision is to develop culturally responsive, high impact educators who foster student aspiration, innovation and achievement.

Hampton is continuing on our improvement focus with our strong culture of collaboration and consistently high expectation of standards for staff and students. Our journey of school excellence embraces the Department's Quality Teaching Strategy. This strategy supports the development of teaching excellence through evidence-based practice in quality teaching and improvements in teaching practice.

Find out more about our school by visiting hampton.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

Suitable applicants should organise the science preparation areas and classroom laboratories to ensure a safe learning environment and undertake general housekeeping of chemicals, equipment (including repairs and maintenance) and other resources. Laboratory Technicians should prepare chemicals, equipment and materials, design and construct teaching aids, and collect and care for living organisms for study purposes in compliance with chemical, physical and biological laboratory practices and legislative requirements.

Suitable applicants should ideally possess good communication skills and can work independently and as part of a team. Also, It is desirable that suitable applicants have experience working in a high school laboratory setting.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Fiona Bode, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6235 7100 or by emailing fiona.bode@education.wa.edu.au .

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
  • obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
  • consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees , preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:
  • A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
    • A three to four (3-4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
      • Demonstrated experience working within a science laboratory, including knowledge of laboratory techniques and relevant safety and legislative requirements.
      • Demonstrated knowledge of science subjects relevant to the curriculum taught in secondary schools and the ability to design and construct experiments and equipment to support curriculum requirements.
      • Demonstrated good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
      • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and ability to work independently.
      • Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
      It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

      Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

      For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

      Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS983359

      The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

      Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 25 August 2025Seniority level
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      • Employment typePart-time
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