Fixed-term, part-time (0.40FTE) contract up until 13 December 2019 with possible further fixed term and/or permanent appointment.
Central Regional TAFE is responsible for delivering customer focused, industry aligned training and pathways to higher education to build a skilled, productive and employment ready workforce. We deliver 240 courses to 10,000 students each year in the Mid West region - Geraldton, Batavia Coast Maritime Institute and Technology Park, the Gascoyne region - Carnarvon and Exmouth, the Goldfields region – Kalgoorlie and the Wheatbelt region - Northam, Merredin and Moora.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
About the role
The Science and Environmental Technician provides assistance to staff and students in the Laboratory, Technology, Environmental Monitoring and Technology, Conservation and Land Management and Horticulture courses (primarily in laboratories, greenhouses and the field). You will be responsible for maintaining the CRT science based laboratories, including laboratory equipment and facilities and also provide assistance with the operations of CRT’s analytical laboratory.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience in Laboratory Technology, Environmental Science in addition to Horticulture or Conservation and Land Management. You should have a proactive attitude, innovating drive and be willing to provide your input in new projects
Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 9.5% employer superannuation contribution
- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
- Fifteen days personal leave
- Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue ten additional days extra leave each year
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave – 14 weeks
For Further Job Related Information:
Please contact Juan Gutierrez, Operations Manager Aquaculture and Maritime on (08) 9956 6175 or email Juan.Gutierrez@crtafe.wa.edu.au or apply now!
Ready to Apply?
Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: CRG007.19S
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:
- A comprehensive Resume including two (2) professional referees
- A written application addressing the selection criteria in the attached JDF
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.
Other Conditions and Eligibility
Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.
To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.
Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.
Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close Monday, 25 February 2019 at 4:00pm (WST).