Laboratory Technician

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 27/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Other

Reference: 1454480

**Location Profile**:
Glen Waverley Secondary College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational school with a student population of around 2200. Glen Waverley Secondary Colleges vision is growing respectful, responsible, resilient global citizens who value diversity and lifelong learning. This vision is underpinned by our school values of: Respect, Diversity, Commitment, Perseverance and Accomplishment. Glen Waverley Secondary College has a proud history of academic excellence, underpinned by our commitment to provide a safe and caring environment where all students are supported to achieve their very best and by our relentless focus on providing high quality teaching and learning. Our curriculum offerings are broad and diverse, ensuring all students are supported to pursue their passion and to access their chosen pathways. Our co-curriculum programs are many and varied including our renowned instrumental music program, sport, science and technology and a thriving student leadership program. Students take pride in their school and are encouraged to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life. Student achievement is recognised through the Gain Wisdom Merit Program, which celebrates students who exemplify the school values and their accomplishments. Glen Waverley Secondary College is a school of choice, with demand often exceeding available enrolment space. Students who attend Glen Waverley Secondary College aspire to live and exemplify the college values and it is this commitment from students that has seen students routinely achieve Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE) results and NAPLAN outcomes that are amongst the best in the State of Victoria.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** 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.

**Role**:
**PART TIME OVER THREE DAYES - 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. Working closely with teaching staff, the Science Laboratory Technician will be focused on the delivery of quality outcomes on a professional and timely basis.

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) include:
**Teacher Support**

i) Liaise with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary.

ii) Advise science teaching staff on technical components of curriculum.

iii) Assist science teaching staff with demonstrations, including acting as a demonstrator.

iv) Assist science teaching staff in instructing students on use/care of equipment during science experiments.

v) Advise and assist science teaching staff in safety matters relating to the science laboratory.

vi) Prepare safety assessments for activities in the preparation area and, in conjunction with the teacher, in the teaching laboratory.

vii) Demonstrate laboratory techniques to science teaching staff/students.

viii) Assist with the use of computers and learning technologies within the department.

ix) Assist with the development of operational, OH&S and budgetary policy within the science department

**Responsibilities**:
**Preparation & Maintenance**

i) Maintaining safe storage systems for chemical substances in accordance with current government regulations and recommended practices.

ii) Prepare solutions, stains and media for use in the laboratory.

iii) Acquire off-campus materials and specimens as required.

iv) Assist with securit