This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
Canning College has been preparing senior secondary students to achieve entry into Australia’s leading universities since 1982. As a specialist international education institution, it has established a strong reputation for providing local and overseas students with the personal and academic development and pathways required to succeed in tertiary studies. College staff are experienced in providing care, support and academic guidance to all students to help them prepare better for the rigours of tertiary studies.
The Canning College Science Department delivers university pathway programs in the Physical and Biological Sciences. The Science Department houses well-resourced laboratories for teaching and learning, with preparation areas located in the centre of the facility.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
The Role
As the Laboratory Technician, you will ideally provide support to teaching staff in routine chemical and equipment preparation and construction of apparatus for science classes whilst ordering supplies, equipment and managing stock levels. The successful applicant performs basic repairs and maintenance on the equipment whilst constructing teaching aids as required. Additionally, you are responsible for the labelling, maintenance and safe storage of laboratory chemicals, equipment and resources and the disposal of chemical, physical, and biological laboratory materials.
The successful applicant will ideally have the knowledge, skills and experience required to perform the Laboratory Technician role to a high standard. The ability to display initiative, good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organisational skills and knowledge of Work Health and Safety practises and policies are desirable. You will also ideally demonstrate 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 Tony Herbert, Head of School on (08) 9278 3500 or emailing anthony.herbert@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 four (4) page statement 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/SS977449
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, 3 July 2025.
