This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing November 2026 up until October 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

The Department of Education’s strategic directions outline the commitment for every child, from Kindergarten to Year 12 to have access to high quality education underpinned by excellence in teaching and quality leadership. This is an education that meets the needs of the learner, preparing them for future success. 

Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.

Service Delivery is the key interface with schools. Its purpose is to plan, coordinate and deliver targeted services that support schools and regions to improve student achievement.

The Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways Directorate provides coordinated expertise to regions and secondary schools identified as requiring support.

The Role

The Science Safety Advisor provides scientific support and technical advice to secondary science teachers and laboratory technicians to enable safe, appropriate and engaging learning experiences for students.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess good organisational skills and the ability to be able to deliver training courses to individuals at all levels. You will undertake risk assessment and safety audits related to science laboratory practices and standards in secondary schooling, be involved in preparing operational laboratory work instructions for equipment and procedures and deliver training to secondary science teachers and laboratory technicians.

Science Safety Advisors, facilitate a library of specialised science equipment ensuring delivery, operation and maintenance is carried out to enable access to this equipment to enhance educational opportunities for secondary students state-wide.

As this role includes visiting public schools throughout Western Australia, applicants who can travel at short notice are highly desirable.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Tuart Hill and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)

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 Merilyn Winslade, Science Safety Advisor, Secondary Schools District High Schools and Post-School Pathways on (08) 6318 5703 or by emailing merilyn.winslade@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
• 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.
• possess Certificate IV in Laboratory Procedures or approved equivalent qualification or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience established through the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process
• hold a current driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated experience in a science laboratory in a school-based environment, including an understanding of the secondary science curriculum and current safety and legislative requirements.
  2. Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deliver training courses and effectively liaise with individuals at all levels.
  3. Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
  4. Demonstrated well developed computer application skills

Please note that the panel will not assess information beyond the page limits outlined above, or additional attachments. 

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: DOE1071367

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 10 November 2026