SCIENCE LABRATORY TECHNICIAN

Geraldton Grammar School is a co-educational Anglican school comprising of students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Located within the Greater City of Geraldton, the School campus enjoys an attractive green aesthetic, spectacular ocean views with excellent facilities. The School is an accessible and inclusive community in which student learning and wellbeing are paramount. All members of the School community are committed to providing a holistic, rigorous and student centred curriculum that seeks to create independent learners, balanced with the tolerance and respect.

Geraldton Grammar School takes child protection seriously.  All candidates for roles at Geraldton Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

 The Position

 We are seeking a Science Technician to assist our Science department in our Secondary School. This is a Part-Time, short term fixed contract position, Monday to Thursday  commencing 15 April 2024 – 27 June 2024.  There is a responsibility for preparing Science experiments for the Science teachers, Maintain the equipment in the Science area, keep the asset register current, ensure each laboratory is stocked appropriately.

Selection Criteria 

Essential:

•          Ability to work in a team environment and be supportive of team members’ needs;
•         Good oral and written communication skills;
•          Experience in science laboratory methods and experiments;
•         Senior first aid certificate;
•          Ability to prioritise and to have good organizational ability;
•          Supply a current Working With Children Check;
•          Knowledge in OH & S standards;
•          ‘C’ Class drivers licence.
•          Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.

 Desirable:

·         Diploma of Laboratory Technology or equivalent qualification;

·         Experience in school science laboratories.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing your suitability for the role based on the skills, knowledge and experience requirements outlined in the role description (Maximum 2 pages) 
• Your current CV (Maximum 4 pages);
• Copies of your relevant qualifications and registrations;
• The contact details of three (3) professional referees, including your most recent line manager/s.

Applications should be forwarded via email to **********@gegs.wa.edu.au.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 9AM ON Monday 4t18th March 2024

The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage throughout the process.

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Work visa can be provided for this role
• Expected start date for role: 15 April 2024