Laboratory Technician Es1-3 Ongoing

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Other

Reference: 1454618

**Selection Criteria**:
Please address all 6 selection criteria

**SC1** Demonstrated ability to manage a school science laboratory where a variety of tests are undertaken, including activities that are not routine and techniques that are not standard.

**SC2** Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, showing initiative and providing proactive support to teachers as well as implementing continuous improvement initiatives that support the teaching and learning program.

**SC3** Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience in the use of relevant legislation & safety codes, guidelines and procedures, including safe handling, use and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

**SC4** Demonstrated abilities in forward-planning, organisation of classroom resources and management of inventory requirements such that the teaching and learning program is resourced according to teacher needs.

**SC5** Demonstrated commitment to personal development and a willingness to develop skills that support the department¿s strategic plan

**SC6** Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, ranging from suppliers, college teaching and support staff as well as students.

**Role**:
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with mínimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

**Responsibilities**:

- Set up laboratory equipment and materials for science practical work, trial experiments where necessary, clear away and store equipment when no longer required.
- Prepare chemical solutions and other laboratory reagents according to recognised procedures having regard to government regulations on the safe handling and labelling of chemicals.
- Ensure all practical classes activities are conducted within OH&S guidelines.
- Maintain storage and preparation areas within the department, ensuring as far as practicable that these areas are kept secure from unauthorised access.
- Store chemicals in the correct zones in accordance with the current government hazardous and dangerous goods regulations.
- Consult with science teachers on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority where necessary.
- Assist with ordering and maintain an adequate supply of chemicals, biological supplies, equipment and other materials. Maintain records of orders and deliveries.
- Dispose of chemical residues and biological waste, including deteriorated and/or obsolete stock having regard to current government regulations on such disposal.
- Liaise with other schools to share resou