Laboratory Technician

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Ravensthorpe District High School invites applications for a Laboratory Technician. This permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) position commences Term 1, 2027, and supports organization of labs, safety, and stock control to enhance science teaching.

The successful candidate will assist with preparing chemicals/equipment, maintaining lab spaces, and coordinating with science staff on equipment needs and teaching aids, while complying with safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organise preparation areas and classroom laboratories to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff.
• Liaise with science teachers to determine scientific product needs and future purchase requirements.

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

Ravensthorpe District High School (DHS) was established in 1901 and has strong partnerships with the local community. Our vision is to empower and inspire our students to become life-long learners through inclusivity and high-quality teaching and learning. We nurture our student well-being, build resilience and achieve success through real life experiences and community collaboration.

At Ravensthorpe DHS, we value our three core positive behaviour expectations of care, ambition and respect and communicate high expectations of our teaching, support, students and community. Our school is at the heart of our local community, and we have strong representation and relationships with our community partners that are integral to the success of both our students and community, and we want these to continue to foster and grow.

Ravensthorpe enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with beautiful sunny winter days and cool summer nights. Ancient mountain ranges, rocky hills, rugged river valleys, vast sand plains, estuaries and large inlets provide the area with a wealth of natural beauty to explore. Located near Fitzgerald River National Park this provides some spectacular recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes including bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, whale watching, swimming, and surfing.

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

The Role

The Laboratory Technician will assist to organise preparation areas and classroom laboratories to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff and undertake general housekeeping of chemicals, equipment (including repairs and maintenance), ordering supplies/equipment and assisting with stock management tasks. This role will require you to liaise with science teachers to determine scientific product needs in relation to experiments and identifying future purchase requirements of science equipment. It will be advantageous to the applicant to have had experience with an online laboratory management system such as lablogger as well as other computer related skills listed in the work-related requirements.

The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated and possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently, to assist with the efficient operation of the Science Learning Area. They will prepare chemicals, equipment and materials, design and construct teaching aids and collect and care for living organisms for study purposes in compliance with chemical, physical and biological laboratory practices and legislative requirements.

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 Denise Wolfenden, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [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

To work with us, you must:

• 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1069896

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 5 November 2026