Laboratory Technician

St Mary'S College Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary'S College Melbourne in Melbourne invites applications for a Laboratory Technician (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–4:06 pm during school terms. You will manage the science laboratories, implement safe handling of hazardous substances, and coordinate use of materials and equipment.

The successful candidate will hold science qualifications, a current Employee Working With Children Check, and demonstrate a commitment to student safety and wellbeing, with competence in ICT and learning

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate science-related qualifications.
• Current Employee Working With Children Check.
• Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Competent use of ICT and learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the science laboratories.
• Develop and implement safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Coordinate use of science materials and equipment.
• Prepare risk assessments and conduct safety audits.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Hazardous substances handling

ICT proficiency

Education

Science-related qualifications

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Risk assessments

Job description

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Role Description/Criteria

We aspire to excellence in learning, acting with compassion and justice, and inspiring one another to shape a better world for all.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

1.0FTE Laboratory Technician - Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.06pm during school terms

Reporting to the Science Learning Leader and Business Manager, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the efficient operation of the science laboratory areas, developing and implementing measures for safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances, coordinating use of all science materials and equipment, maintaining Science Department asset register, trialing and assisting teachers with experiments, maintaining chemical register, preparing risk assessments and conducting safety audits for the science laboratories.

The successful candidate will hold appropriate science related qualifications, hold a current Employee Working With Children Check, and have a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children. Competent use of ICT and a strong commitment to utilising learning technologies is essential.

Please review the full role description prior to applying for this position.

Remuneration will range between $75,828 and $85,918 based on years' of experience in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may begin before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is appointed.