Laboratory Technician

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Leader: Science and are jointly responsible for the day to day

Operations.

Position Objective: The Laboratory Technicians provide in class support and administrative assistance to the Science teaching staff

assistance to teachers, stocking and maintaining laboratories and undertaking administrative tasks.

1. Classroom Support

• Prepare practicals and experiments as required by teaching staff and assistance with classroom

• Provide support for the Curriculum Leader: Science and the Science Teachers

1. Laboratory operations

• Coordinate the maintenance of laboratory equipment, chemicals and stocks.
• Coordinate the purchasing and receipt of chemicals and other materials required in laboratories as

• Take responsibility for the safe storage of chemicals and materials and maintenance of associated

• Take responsibility for cleaning equipment and the maintenance of a clean and tidy working

• Assist the Curriculum Leader Science and teaching staff with the preparation of annual running and

• Take responsibility for the compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation requirements as they

• Undertake a range of preventative, planned and unplanned tasks to ensure the smooth and effective

1. Administrative assistance

• Provide clerical and administrative assistance to facilitate the efficient operation of laboratories and

• Carry out other duties designated by the Curriculum Leader Science from time to time always acting

• Other duties as required.

• Demonstrated experience in a similar position
• A high level of WHS knowledge and risk assessments
• Competent computer literacy skills particularly in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and Share Point
• Experience in information management systems, including internet and on-line environments.
• Good administrative skills
• Experience in managing a budget and purchasing orders
• Current Provide First Aid certificate
• Experience in an educational setting an advantage
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field desirable

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the maintenance of a supportive work environment.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with managers, colleagues and students
• Excellent organisational and planning skills in managing a personal workload in a busy environment with

• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving resource management and provision systems.
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment in complex decision making.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work in a ‘hands-on’ capacity

Safety and Wellbeing

All staff must:

• Take reasonable care of, and cooperate with actions taken to protect, the health and safety of both

• Report all accidents, incidents and hazards to their supervisors as soon as is practicable
• Read and abide by all WHS policies.

• All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia
• All staff must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to Westminster’s Child Safety and Wellbeing policywhich includes holding a current Working With Children Clearance.
• Must maintain a current Certificate in Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care.
• A 6 month probationary period applies to all new employees.

Updated: December 2023