LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - Fixed term Part time .6 Mon, Weds and Fri
Posted 9 days ago from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Role
The Science Laboratory Technician will work in a team to maintain the Science facilities across the College (Years 7-12) and support the delivery of Science programs and curriculum by sourcing and preparing materials for practical classes, maintaining stock and equipment and providing relevant assistance to teachers and students. Working closely with teaching staff, the Science Laboratory Technician will be focused on the delivery of quality outcomes on a professional and timely basis. This position involves the coordination of the work of the science department and requires significant expertise and qualifications/experience. It is desirable for the successful applicant to have a Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent or a Cert. IV with significant experience or extensive relevant experience in a related field.
Key Responsibility Areas
* Liaise with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary.
* Advise science teaching staff on technical components of curriculum.
* Assist science teaching staff with demonstrations, including acting as a demonstrator.
* Assist science teaching staff in instructing students on use/care of equipment during science experiments.
* Advise and assist science teaching staff in safety matters relating to the science laboratory.
* Prepare safety assessments for activities in the preparation area and, in conjunction with the teacher, in the teaching laboratory.
* Demonstrate laboratory techniques to science teaching staff/students.
* Assist with the use of computers and learning technologies within the department.
* Assist with the development of operational ...
Selection Criteria
* SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
* SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
* SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
* SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
* SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
* SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
* SC7 Ability to adhere to safety practices and operate within school OHS guidelines.
Responsibilities
* Conducts routine scientific procedures and/or data collection, collation, and analysis.
* Applies basic scientific principles to enable the performance of a variety of interrelated technical tasks.
* Provides specialised knowledge that is relied upon to deliver support services, under direction (e.g. information technology and technical support in science laboratories, food technologies and libraries).
* Contributes to a small project team providing technical support to a school/s.
* Conducts training and/or instruction with respect to scientific processes.
* Prepares experiments or use of equipment and conducts demonstrations, where required, under direct supervision.
* Undertakes relevant occupational health and safety requirements and, where necessary, risk assessments within the relative work area.
* Undertakes low/medium risk tasks as defined by the Departmental Risk Matrix or its successor.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Other Information
For further information please contact Peter Daniel Business Manager on or visit the College website
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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