Laboratory Technician

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Kellerberrin; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Margaret River Senior High School is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support safe, well-equipped science labs for students and staff. The role involves preparing and maintaining laboratory spaces, handling chemicals and equipment, and coordinating stock and purchases for science activities.

Applicants with experience in an online lab management system such as LabLogger are preferred. The school invites motivated team players who can also work independently to ensure smooth lab operations and

Formación

• Assist in organising preparation areas and laboratories to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Housekeeping of chemicals and equipment, including repairs and maintenance.
• Order supplies/equipment and assist with stock management tasks.
• Experience with online laboratory management systems such as LabLogger is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare chemicals, equipment and materials for lessons.
• Support science teachers to determine product needs for experiments.
• Identify future purchase requirements for science equipment.
• Work collaboratively with others to ensure efficient operation of the Science Learning Area.

Conocimientos

Stock management

Lab safety

Lab equipment handling

Online lab management

Team collaboration

Herramientas

LabLogger

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking to establish a pool of Laboratory Technician for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Margaret River Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School which is an integral part of the Augusta- Margaret River community. Founded in 1952, the school has a rich history of student success and achievement. This tradition is upheld with a continued commitment to the achievement of personal and academic excellence.

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

The Role

The Laboratory Technician should assist in organising 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 have the opportunity 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 the other skills relating to computer skills listed in the work related requirements.

Suitable applicants 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 Laura Waywood, Science Teacher 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: IPS/SS1070069

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

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 November 2026