Description:
Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Coastal Lakes College
Laboratory Technician
00038823
Level 2, $66,449 - $71,191 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS884941
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
The successful applicant will provide and 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. They will be required to organise preparation areas and classroom laboratories and undertake general housekeeping of chemicals, equipment (including repairs and maintenance) and other resources.
The successful applicant should 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.
Coastal Lakes College (CLC) provides your child with access to an exceptional secondary education in your local community of Mandurah. Located in Lakelands, a south western suburb of Perth in the City of Mandurah, CLC opened in 2019. We are a fast growing and innovative college which includes an Inclusive Education hub for students with moderate to severe and profound disabilities and will cater for students in Years 7 to 12 across the College.
Our programs are delivered in modern design and technology workshops, science laboratories, arts facilities and other state-of-the-art purpose built learning areas across the campus while our nurturing environment encourages students to work to the best of their ability, achieving great outcomes.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Experience working within a science laboratory, including knowledge of laboratory techniques and relevant safety and legislative requirements.
- Knowledge of science subjects relevant to the curriculum taught in secondary schools and the ability to design and construct experiments and equipment to support curriculum requirements.
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Organisational and time management skills and ability to work independently.
- Well-developed keyboarding and computer skills including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Coastal Lakes College can be found by visiting coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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For further job related information:
Please contact Chantal Stone, Human Resources Officer, by telephoning (08) 9583 2800 or emailing Chantal.Stone@education.wa.edu.au
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