Dual-Role Faculty Assistant & Laboratory Technician

Christian College Geelong; Torquay; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym facilities & swimming pools

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition discounts

Complimentary flu vaccinations

Job summary

Christian College Geelong invites applications for a combined Faculty Assistant and Laboratory Technician role at our Surf Coast Campus. The 0.8 FTE position supports practical learning across science, art, technology and design, and provides specialised lab assistance with materials, equipment and safety.

The successful candidate will have Laboratory Techniques training, school lab experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to work with teaching staff to support students in

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent, or an equivalent qualification in Education supported by relevant laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated laboratory experience, preferably within a school or educational environment, with the technical capability to prepare materials, solutions, reagents and equipment for practical Science activities.
• Demonstrated experience or capability in supporting practical learning environments such as Science, Art, Technology & Design, Food Technology, laboratories, studios or workshops.
• Sound knowledge of laboratory safety, chemical handling, storage and disposal, risk assessment processes and relevant Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to safely use, maintain and support specialised equipment and to quickly learn new tools, technologies and processes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate competing priorities, prepare resources ahead of practical classes and maintain accurate stock and inventory records
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and provide appropriate technical and practical support to students during learning activities.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining safe, clean, organised and appropriately resourced practical learning spaces.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with students, staff, suppliers and other members of the College community.
• Competent digital literacy and the ability to confidently use relevant administrative and technical systems and applications.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic school environment.
• Experience using Pasco sensors and RiskAssess would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support practical and technical learning activities across Science, Art, Technology & Design and Food Technology.
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of materials and equipment, management of resources and practical learning spaces, ordering and stock control, classroom support and safe operation of equipment and learning environments.
• Provide specialised technical support to the Science Faculty, assisting with the delivery of practical Science learning.
• Prepare materials, solutions, equipment and practical demonstrations; maintain laboratory equipment and chemical inventories; support risk assessment processes and safety requirements.
• Ensure laboratory practices comply with safety requirements and have the capability to work across biology, chemistry, physics and general science.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Initiative

Education

Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent

Tools

Pasco sensors

RiskAssess

Job description

Christian College Geelong invites applications for a combined Faculty Assistant and Laboratory Technician role at our Surf Coast Campus. The 0.8 FTE position supports practical learning across science, art, technology and design, and provides specialised lab assistance with materials, equipment and safety.

The successful candidate will have Laboratory Techniques training, school lab experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to work with teaching staff to support students in