Science Safety Advisor: Remote Training & Lab Safety Lead

Department Of Education, Western Australia; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Flexible working options—home/remote,

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Science Safety Advisor to provide expert scientific support to secondary science teachers and laboratory technicians, enabling safe and engaging learning experiences for students.

The role involves delivering training, conducting risk assessments, preparing lab work instructions, and visiting schools across WA. A Certificate IV in Laboratory Procedures is required, with travel to regional sites expected.

Qualifications

• Organise and deliver training programs for science teachers and lab technicians.
• Plan and conduct risk assessments and safety audits of science laboratories.
• Prepare operating instructions and safe procedures for equipment and labs.
• Willingness to travel to public schools across WA at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake risk assessments and safety audits for secondary science labs.
• Deliver training to secondary science teachers and laboratory technicians.
• Prepare and update laboratory work instructions for equipment and procedures.
• Travel statewide to schools to support safe science learning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Safety audits

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Procedures

Job description

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Science Safety Advisor to provide expert scientific support to secondary science teachers and laboratory technicians, enabling safe and engaging learning experiences for students.

The role involves delivering training, conducting risk assessments, preparing lab work instructions, and visiting schools across WA. A Certificate IV in Laboratory Procedures is required, with travel to regional sites expected.