School Laboratory Technician

**About the Role**
- Permanent ongoing position
- Full-time (school term-time position working 40 weeks p.a.)
- Immediate commencement

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced School Laboratory Technician to join our Science Faculty for an immediate start.

Under the direction of the Head of Science, you will be responsible for management of the IF Laboratory, providing assistance and support with classroom practical's and all ancillary duties associated with the School’s learning program.

This includes but is not limited to:

- the provision of technical services to the Science faculty that support the teaching of Science,
- preparation of experimental equipment and;
- maintaining an efficient and safe system for the use of chemicals, materials and equipment
- Diploma in Laboratory Technology (analytical or scientific), or equivalent post-secondary qualification appropriate to the nature of the work
- Demonstrated experience as a laboratory technician (minimum 2 years)
- Current knowledge of workplace occupational and safety issues as they pertain to the position and compliance requirements
- Current 1st Aid qualification

The full list of selection criteria can be found in the role description which is located on the School website careers.collegiate.tas.edu.au

Our staff are expected to be supportive of the School's Christian ethos, work as collaborative team players and to positively contribute to the teaching, learning and spiritual culture of the School that contribute towards our Mission, Purpose and Values.

**Remuneration**

This position is classified at Curriculum Resource Services (CRS) Level and in accordance with the successful applicant’s experience and the St Michael's Collegiate School (General Staff and Early Childhood Education and Care Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2018.

**About St Michael's Collegiate School**

St Michael's Collegiate is an outstanding K to 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls. For over 125 years, young women have been part of an exceptional learning community celebrated for its rich blend of academic excellence, sporting endeavours, creative arts and co-curricular activities. Set in the picturesque city of Hobart, Collegiate provides a world class education in a unique corner of the globe known for its scenic beauty, history and warm sense of community.

**Our Vision**

Empowering girls for their future

**Our Values**

Courage, Integrity and Compassion

**Employment Conditions**

St Michael’s Collegiate School is an organisation committed to **Child Protection **and to the implementation of child safe policies and practices.

Our organisation undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children in its care. This includes reference checks, qualification checks and criminal history checks.

It is conditional of employment that the successful applicant:

- Hold and maintain a current Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable Persons check (RWVP);
- Be authorised to work in Australia;
- have a current criminal history check (dated within 3 months of issue)
- Undertake mandatory child safety training

**Your Application**

Please refer to our website careers.collegiate.tas.edu.au for further information on how to apply.

Applications must:

- Provide a cover letter
- Include a CV / Resume
- Address the selection criteria (provided for within the position description)
- Provide 2 Professional Referees

Applications close by**:COB XXXXXXXXXXXXXX**

**Further Information