Short Term - Leave Cover - Laboratory Technician

Marist Regional College is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school located in Burnie catering for students from Years 7 to 12.  The College is committed to creating a learning environment that fosters excellence, compassion and service in our students.

The College is currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates who are able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education for the following position.

Laboratory Technician 

Part-time - short contract (Leave Cover)

• 13/05/24 - 31/05/24 (3 weeks)
• 26/08/24 - 20/09/24 (4 weeks) 

This temporary position will work under the general supervision of the Head of Science and will be required to demonstrate:

1. Control the storage, safe handling and usage of chemicals and associated materials within the framework of science education.
2. Prepare chemical, electronic and other materials for class or individual student experimentation.
3. Supervise the issue and return of chemicals, materials and equipment used in the classroom by teachers and students.
4. Provide relevant technical advice in relation to experiments and science projects undertaken by students and supervise the same in conjunction with teaching staff.
5. Undertake WH&S duties for the unit and provide advice to teaching staff on standards in laboratory procedure.
6. Dispose of chemicals and equipment in accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation.
7. Demonstrate various technical procedures to students and assist when required.

The Key Tasks of the Science laboratory Technician can be varied or changed by the Principal or Faculty Head of Science as circumstances require after proper consultation with the Laboratory Technician.

Salary will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2018.

Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.

We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

To view a position description, which outlines the role further and to apply to go our website www.mrc.tas.edu.au/employment

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THIS WAY WILL BE CONSIDERED 

Marist Regional College is experiencing unprecedented growth as a leader in education in northern Tasmania. Please contact Ms. Renee Hayes on 6432 7600 for further information about this exciting opportunity

Applications Close:  Sunday 21st April2024 at 11:59pm