Laboratory Technician

Department of Education, Western Australia; City Of Bayswater; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Morley Senior High School (SHS) invites applications for a permanent full-time Laboratory Technician commencing Term 1, 2027. The role supports science classes by preparing chemicals and equipment, constructing simple teaching apparatus, and managing stocks.

It also involves maintenance of lab gear and safe disposal of materials. Under supervision of teaching staff, you will label and store lab items, assist with teaching aids, and ensure safety compliance in the science laboratories.

Qualifications

• Assistance with preparation of chemicals and equipment for science classes.
• Construction of simple apparatus as required for teaching.
• Ability to monitor and manage stock levels and reorder supplies.

Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of chemicals and equipment for science classes.
• Construct simple apparatus for lessons as directed.
• Order and manage stock of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and repair laboratory equipment and teaching aids.
• Label, store and dispose of laboratory chemicals safely and correctly.

Skills

Lab safety

Stock management

Chemicals handling

Equipment maintenance

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Morley Senior High School (SHS) vision is to celebrate diversity and cater for the needs of all students, with the goal of everyone achieving their personal best. We strive to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations in a supportive, engaging, and challenging learning environment. Education at Morley SHS is considered a partnership between staff, student, parents, and the wider community. We take every opportunity to recognise and celebrate our cultural and ethnic diversity, and promote understanding and tolerance, in both our academic and non-academic endeavours.

Find out more about our school by visiting morleyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Under the supervision of teaching staff, the Laboratory Technician provides support in the preparation of chemicals and equipment, as well as the construction of simple apparatus for science classes. The role also involves ordering supplies and equipment, monitoring and managing stock levels, and performing basic repairs and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. In addition, the Laboratory Technician constructs teaching aids as required and is responsible for the labelling, maintenance, and safe storage of laboratory chemicals, equipment, and resources, as well as the safe disposal of chemical, physical, and biological laboratory materials.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Neil Salsano, Head of Learning Area Science on [phone] or [e-mail].

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

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• 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 you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).