Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 15/04/2024 - 14/04/2031
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 1404496
Selection Criteria
(Please address each selection criteria separately)
KSC1 Demonstrated skills in the management of a laboratory including knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
KSC2 Demonstrated capacity to source and maintain science materials and equipment required for a range of education programs, including research grade biotechnology equipment.
KSC3 Demonstrated capacity to design, trial and refine protocols in the area of cell and molecular biology and impart technical expertise within a team environment.
KSC4 High level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Role
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
At GTAC our Laboratory manager is a key member of our friendly and dynamic team. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in an energetic and collaborative atmosphere with a growth mindset.
The GTAC Laboratory Manager provides technical and laboratory expertise to support the design and delivery of GTAC STEM education programs. They oversee the procurement and maintenance of specialist scientific resources and equipment. They participate in the GTAC Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) committee to contribute to a safe workplace and learning environment.
The GTAC Laboratory Manager collaborates with the GTAC team, as well as working individually with minimal guidance, to contribute to the achievement of our key performance indicators and to innovate to improve efficiency practices across the Centre. The Laboratory Manager contributes to the achievement of key performance indicators and strategic goals of GTAC through:
Collaborating on the design and development of STEM education programs, including equipment integration, development of protocols and staff training
Assisting education officers to run demonstrations and practical tasks for students and teachers
Preparing and setting up laboratory materials and equipment required for a range of GTAC programs, including research grade technologies, resources, and equipment
Maintaining science equipment and consumables according to Department of Education, and Victorian OHS regulations
Maintaining the Hazardous and Dangerous Goods Register
Supporting GTAC staff to develop risk assessments for GTAC programs
Liaising with external organisations and individuals to organise equipment purchases, repairs, maintenance, and replacement
Ensuring appropriate stocktaking procedures and asset registrations are carried out as required by University High School Administration
Participating in the GTAC OHS committee to ensure compliance of our laboratory practices with DE regulations
Obtaining and recording all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) required for GTAC programs
Other Duties
Ensure discretion and confidentiality are always maintained.
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Undertake other duties as may be deemed necessary by Principal and Business Manager, in line with role classification.
Who May Apply
Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience working in cell and molecular biology. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Working With Children Check or alternatively be able to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Applications are to be registered online with the Department of Education.
Applications are required to list three referees including full contact details.
Other Information
Please ensure that your application includes:
A written response to each selection criteria (no more than one A4 page per criteria) should be submitted, along with a cover letter, resume and the names and contact details of at least three referees. Please note that the school will want to contact your current or former Principal and/or immediate past employer: please arrange for them to be available as a referee.
a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, email address and contact number)
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
For more information contact the GTAC Director at jacinta.duncan2@education.vic.gov.au
Location Profile
University High School is a large inner-city secondary school, catering to the local area including Parkville, Carlton and the Melbourne CBD. The school has a long and proud history of providing outstanding educational opportunities to its diverse local community. Our students, and our families, are the heart and soul of our school. In 2024 we have approximately 1900 students enrolled, approximately 150 of whom are in the specialist science program for Year 11 and 12 students, Elizabeth Blackburn Sciences. This is a select-entry program, but UHS itself is a neighbourhood, not a select-entry, school. In 2024, the school is in the third year of a new Strategic Plan and a new leadership structure, with a strong focus on student relationships and connection to school; and on emphasising student learning growth through responsive teaching.
The school's values have recently been redefined. They are:
Curiosity: We are open to new ideas about the world and each other. We seek to learn, explore and understand.
Kindness: We treat each other and our world with respect, humanity and empathy.
Excellence: We uphold high standards, challenging ourselves to grow in all we do. We persevere and show resilience to be our best.
Connection: We know that we are stronger together. We work to ensure that all belong equally in our community.
Students are expected to engage with all aspects of the formal curriculum and recognition is given to both outstanding achievement and to positive participation. The co-curricular program caters for a wide range of student interests and abilities and student participation at all levels is fostered. Student voice and leadership is embraced within the school and at all levels through a variety of forums.
The school's curriculum encompasses the breadth of Domain learning areas with students undertaking a wide choice of subjects. A focus on breadth of experience permeates Years 7-9 whilst individual pathways and choice are the core at the senior level. Year 9 students participate in The Galileo Program, an enquiry-based program that encourages the development of life-long learning skills through a rich inquiry and community-based curriculum for one term of the year. Year 8 students participate in a Renaissance Program with the principles of ethical, creative and critical thinking at its core. Strong community links are an essential part of all of the programs that exist within the school.
Staff work in collaborative teams through domains, program areas and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). A wide range of professional development opportunities, in both internal and external contexts, are available to all staff.
GTAC's The Gene Technology Access Centre is one of six specialist science and mathematics centres in Victoria. It is located at The University High School in Parkville.
GTAC's focus is to promote a scientifically literate community inspired by experiencing authentic investigations in the life sciences. We provide an innovative and collaborative educational environment in which Victorian students and Educators access life sciences expertise through engagement with practicing scientists and contemporary knowledge and technology.
GTAC showcases contemporary life science research and careers including focus areas in cell and molecular biology, digital technologies and mathematics, including biotechnology, immunology, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, microbiology, biochemistry, medical and health sciences, agriculture and predictive modelling.
GTAC has a staff of 11 individuals; director, deputy director, 6 education officers, Laboratory Manager, IT manager and administration officer. This is complemented by casual employment of approximately 60 post graduate students who assume the role of scientist mentors.
GTAC differs from the usual school environment as we have teachers and students book into our programs from across the state. Every day new groups of students and teachers arrive at GTAC and are excited at the opportunity to use research grade technologies guided by scientist mentors. We are very proud of our reputation as leaders in life science education.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education (the department) is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: brett.west@education.vic.gov.au
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
Conditions of Employment
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
