Laboratory Technician

Collie Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public Secondary School in the heart of the close-knit community of Collie.

We aim to provide opportunities for all students to develop skills, knowledge and resilience, through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice.

At Collie SHS children are encouraged and guided as an individual so that their own personal excellence can be achieved. They offer a broad and exciting range of educational, sporting and creative pathways so they can really discover their true potential.

The Role

As a Level 1 Laboratory Technician, under the instruction of the Level 2 Laboratory Technician, you will provide support to teaching staff in routine chemical and equipment preparation and construction of simple apparatus for science classes whilst ordering supplies, equipment and managing stock levels.

The successful applicant will ideally perform basic repair and maintenance on the equipment whilst constructing teaching aids as required. Additionally, you may be responsible for the labelling, maintaining and safe storing of laboratory chemicals, equipment and resources and the disposal of chemical, physical, and biological laboratory materials.

The successful applicant will ideally show initiative, good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organisational skills. Knowledge of Work Health and Safety practises and policies is recommended. You will also ideally be motivated and possess the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Previous experience in an education science laboratory setting is desirable.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

During the school holidays, please contact Stacey Henderson on 0447 928 ***

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.

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

2.  Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and ability to work independently.
3.  Demonstrated good verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
5.  Demonstrated knowledge of safe working practices, laboratory safety requirements and procedures and a willingness for further training related to safety.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS961928

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, 24 April 2025