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This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025
Dianella Secondary College is committed to providing an innovative, high-quality education that inspires a passion for lifelong learning. Our vision reflects a deep belief in empowering every student to pursue their post-school pathway with confidence and ambition that is unlimited.
Find out more about our school by visiting Dianella Secondary College or Schools Online
The Role
Working closely with the Head of Learning Area and teaching staff, you would assist in the planning and delivery of curriculum-aligned practical activities by preparing materials, setting up experiments, and offering expert advice on demonstrations that enhance student learning. Your responsibilities would also include the care of living organisms, ensuring safe and compliant use of chemicals and biological materials, and maintaining a clean and organised laboratory environment.
The successful applicant should manage laboratory stocks, source and order supplies, and coordinate repairs and maintenance of scientific equipment. You would play a key role in overseeing safety procedures, providing inductions to new staff and Level 1 Technicians, and contributing to the efficient running of the science budget. Your practical knowledge, attention to detail and collaborative approach will help ensure the science learning area operates smoothly and safely to support engaging classroom experiences.
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 Navasha Semmens, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9345 9200 or emailing navasha.semmens@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.
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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) 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
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/SS988594
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 August 2025Seniority level- Seniority levelEntry level
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- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
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