This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Mount Barker Community College (MBCC) is a proud Independent Public School with a long history of strong community connections and success for our students. MBCC has a college farm, a Trade Training Centre for Engineering and is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
We pride ourselves on supporting personal excellence in our students through quality teaching and have strong partnerships with parents and the community in supporting our students' learning both in and beyond our college. The successful applicant would enhance this by developing and promoting the college vision and encouraging college staff, and the wider community to share ownership. We promote a friendly, welcoming environment to ensure our school is a great place to be.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.mountbarkercommunitycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Laboratory Technician, you will provide support to teaching staff in preparing routine chemicals and equipment, as well as constructing simple apparatus for science classes, under supervision. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Key responsibilities include ordering supplies, managing stock levels, and performing basic repairs and maintenance on scientific equipment. Experience in labelling and storing laboratory chemicals and resources, along with knowledge of proper disposal methods for chemical, physical, and biological materials, will be highly valued.
The successful applicant should have initiative, good interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organisational skills. Successful applicants will ideally be motivated and possess the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
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 Cecilia Douglas, Manager Corporate Services on 9851 5800 or emailing Cecilia.Douglas@education.wa.edu.au
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement of up to four (4) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience working within a science laboratory, including knowledge of laboratory techniques and relevant safety and legislative requirements.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS930660
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 Monday, 25 November 2024
