Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education RegionSalary: Level 2, $66,449 - $71,191 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 Mount Barker Community College (MBCC) is a proud Independent Public School with a long history of strong community connections and success for our students.MBCC has a college farm, a Trade Training Centre for Engineering and is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).We pride ourselves on supporting personal excellence in our students through quality teaching and have strong partnerships with parents and the community in supporting our students' learning both in and beyond our college.The successful applicant would enhance this by developing and promoting the college vision and encouraging college staff, and the wider community to share ownership.We promote a friendly, welcoming environment to ensure our school is a great place to be.As a Laboratory Technician, you will provide support to teaching staff in preparing routine chemicals and equipment, as well as constructing simple apparatus for science classes, under supervision.The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.Key responsibilities include: Ordering suppliesManaging stock levelsPerforming basic repairs and maintenance on scientific equipmentExperience in labelling and storing laboratory chemicals and resources, along with knowledge of proper disposal methods for chemical, physical, and biological materials, will be highly valued.The successful applicant should have initiative, good interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organisational skills.Successful applicants will ideally be motivated and possess the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.Minimum Requirements: Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.Your application should include:A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA statement of up to four (4) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFDemonstrated experience working within a science laboratory, including knowledge of laboratory techniques and relevant safety and legislative requirements.Demonstrated knowledge of science subjects relevant to the curriculum taught in secondary schools and the ability to design and construct experiments and equipment to support curriculum requirements.Demonstrated good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and ability to work independently.Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.Your application must be received before the closing date and time.Late applications will not be accepted. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS930660Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 25 November 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr