[Apply Now] Laboratory Technician

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2, $76,912 - $82,464 per annum (pro‑rata) (PSCA 2024)

Position Title: Laboratory Technician

Position Details

Permanent full‑time position commencing Term 1, 2026.

Rossmoyne Senior High School's (SHS) outstanding academic results are only one part of the rich experience delivered for every student in our school. Successful students from Rossmoyne SHS are not only academically able, but they are also strong team members who care for others, embrace opportunity and give back to the community.

Rossmoyne has created a culture where students obtain real‑world knowledge and understanding as well as social skills and emotional intelligence. Our staff feel a sense of belonging and support each other, collaborating, sharing and supporting students to achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 2 Laboratory Technician to join our Science Department. This role plays a key part in supporting the Head of Learning Area and teaching staff by ensuring the smooth operation of the laboratory and providing guidance to Level 1 Laboratory Technicians.

The successful applicant will ideally display initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. A high level of organisational and time‑management skills is ideally essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy school environment.

Duties

- Prepare chemicals, equipment and materials.
- Design and construct teaching aids.
- Collect and care for living organisms for study purposes.
- Maintain general housekeeping of chemicals, equipment (including repairs and maintenance).
- Ensure compliance with chemical, physical and biological laboratory safety and legislative requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Evidence of experience working within a science laboratory.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety and legislative requirements.
- Knowledge of science subjects relevant to secondary schools curriculum.
- Ability to design and construct experiments and equipment to support curriculum requirements.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Organisational and time‑management skills with ability to work independently.
- Well‑developed keyboarding and computer skills, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing.

Eligibility

- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before starting.
- 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 starting.

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 Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two steps.

Step 1: Select Apply on 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

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria:

- 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 on 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.

Closing Date

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 27 October 2025.

Position Specifics

- Agency: Department of Education
- Location: Rossmoyne
- Work Type: Permanent – Full Time
- Position No.: 00023149

Additional Information

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS998580.

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