Role Details

DUTY STATEMENT

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate experiments or laboratory techniques.
• Develop and implement measures for proper laboratory storage control and handling or disposal of dangerous and toxic substances.
• Prepare equipment and materials for teachers and students to undertake complex practical activities.
• Be responsible for the diet and housing of flora and fauna and lodge required government reports.
• Maintain complex scientific equipment, monitor its performance, standardise and calibrate as necessary.
• Prepare risk assessments and safe operating procedures for complex tasks performed.
• Plan, schedule and timetable the use of science area facilities and negotiate with teaching staff on suitable room allocations.
• Undertake purchasing associated with the science area.
• Recommend alternative experiments and/or substitute substances.
• Advise on chemicals or solutions deemed as dangerous and conditions for their use.
• Dispose appropriately of chemicals and dangerous or toxic substances.
• Actively participate in regular performance reviews and undertake training and professional development activities as required.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal (or delegate).

Work Health & Safety

• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal (or delegate).
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies, practices and priorities, within area of responsibility.
• Maintain laboratory equipment to meet all WHS obligations and requirements.
• Ensure adequate protective clothing and equipment is available and properly utilised when undertaking tasks requiring it.
• Assist in conducting WHS inspections and audits, and take appropriate corrective actions, as required.
• Participate in any WHS-related activities, as required.

Additional Information

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal (or delegate).
• A Diploma of Laboratory Technology (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrated knowledge and experience in a comparable role.
• Demonstrated high level of practical laboratory experience. Experience working in a school in a comparable role is highly desirable.
• A commitment to uphold and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising, instructing/training other staff and students.
• Demonstrated comprehensive technical skills and experience working in a laboratory environment including the ability to plan and conduct scientific experiments and instruct others to do the same in a safe and responsible manner.
• A high level of interest and comprehensive knowledge of science and science experiments suitable for a learning environment with students and an excellent understanding of and ability to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Demonstrated high level of knowledge, ability and experience to safely and responsibly work in a laboratory environment and correctly maintain and use scientific equipment, chemicals, solutions and other materials and instruct others to do the same.
• Excellent computing skills and knowledge, able to effectively utilise Microsoft Office and maintain online and hardcopy records and produce reports, as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to conduct presentations, interact professionally and work collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the school community, contractors, and visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, give and take direction effectively to others as well as take responsibility for own outcomes in relation to areas of responsibility, specified quality and WHS standards.
• Work with little or no guidance and utilise a high degree of initiative, discretion, and capacity to self-manage and be responsible for own outcomes.
• Ability to analyse, diagnose, design, and implement solutions across a broad range of functions within areas of responsibility.
• High level organisational skills including flexibility, prioritising, and ability to calmly lead and respond to challenging situations in a measured manner.
• Lead and demonstrate best practice WHS at all times.
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional boundaries and the need for confidentiality.
• Display a neat and tidy standard of dress that promotes safety and suits the practical demands of the workplace including wearing appropriate personal protective clothing to fulfil role requirements.

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