Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1552706
SC1. Demonstrated capacity to manage school science laboratory functions with a degree of autonomy, within DE policy and school procedures. This includes safely preparing practical activities, managing chemical and biological materials, and undertaking low, medium and high-risk tasks.
SC2. Sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in laboratory science, with the ability to explain technical and safety concepts to staff and provide training and advice. Includes a commitment to ongoing professional learning and to improving laboratory systems and practices.
SC3. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and manage laboratory services and resources, including inventory, ordering and budget input.
SC4. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate laboratory safety and risk information clearly to staff, and to prepare reports that inform school decision making on safety, compliance and laboratory service
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Laboratory Management and Technical Services
Safety and Risk Management Support
Training, Advice and Communication
Planning, Reporting and Resource Management
Supervision and Guidance
The Science Laboratory Technician works under broad direction from the Business Manager and Science Domain Leader. The technician exercises professional autonomy in determining how laboratory objectives are achieved, within school policy and established procedures. Deviation from standard procedures or school policy requires guidance and direction from a senior manager. Reports and advice to senior management generally relate to laboratory services and the science program.
The technician works collaboratively with the other laboratory technician as a peer. Neither role directs or supervises the other, and allocation of lead responsibilities is determined by the Business Manager and Science Domain Leader.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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
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
Days of work ¿ Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Annual Leave
20 days Annual Leave plus 30 additional days Paid Leave (for ES only)
A full-time teaching service employee (principal, teacher, education support and paraprofessional class), is entitled to 152 hours (20 days) annual leave in respect of each 12 months of service which accrues progressively during a year of service, according to the employee's ordinary hours of work. Part-time employees receive annual leave entitlements on a pro rata basis, calculated according to the time fraction worked.
Education support class employees are expected to use additional paid leave during school vacation periods.
Box Hill High School is a high-performing co-educational government school in the Inner East area of Melbourne.
The school was established in 1930 and has a long tradition of striving for academic excellence and establishing a strong, positive learning environment for all students. We are a single-campus school of 1563 students enrolled from years 7 to 12. We have 132 teaching staff and 37 ES staff, as well as a team of 4 Principal class officers.
Box Hill High School is a learning community that fosters resilience, a passion for lifelong development and a commitment to positively impacting the world. Our purpose is:
Our school values of respect, creativity, resilience and growth ensure that everyone in our school community will be treated fairly and respectfully. In turn, we will strive to create an inclusive and safe school where curiosity and creativity are valued and all members of our community are empowered to participate and learn. The school motto, `ad altiora certamus¿ (to strive for the higher things), underpins all that we do. Our educational approach is underpinned by the tenets of positive education
Student learning, engagement and well-being are central to our work, and the school has a range of programs in place to support the learning and growth of all students. These include our well-established SEAL program (GAPP), Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD), and intervention programs in Literacy and Numeracy. There are three Sub Schools that work collaboratively to ensure students succeed. Sub School leaders are valued school leaders in the School Improvement Team.
Student leadership, voice and agency are a priority at the school. Student leaders drive improvement in the areas of community, teaching and learning, environment and engagement and well-being.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live, work and travel upon, and we pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present, and we recognise, acknowledge and respect the history, culture, diversity and value of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people. BHHS drives reconciliation in education, and celebrates and supports our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through our endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan.
Further information can be found on our website: www.boxhillhs.vic.edu.au
The Science Laboratory Technician manages the school¿s science laboratory functions to enrich student learning in science. Working with a degree of professional autonomy within established school directions, the technician: