Fixed term, part time for 2025 - 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (during school term time) to replace a permanent employee on parental leaveOpportunity for permanent hoursAbout Westminster Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in 1961, Westminster's vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.About the role We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our Science faculty on a part time basis working 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week.The Laboratory Technician provides in class support and administrative assistance to the Science teaching staff under the management of the Curriculum Leader Science. Key responsibilities include preparing experiments, providing classroom assistance, stocking and maintaining laboratories and undertaking administrative tasks.Working in our state of the art Centre for Inquiry and Innovation, this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to support the Science faculty in making the experience for our students outstanding.Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience Demonstrated experience in a similar position A high level of WHS knowledge and risk assessments Competent computer literacy skills particularly in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint Experience in information management systems, including internet and on-line environments. Good administrative skills Experience in monitoring a budget and purchasing orders Current Provide First Aid certificate Experience in an educational setting an advantage Qualifications in a related field desirable Must hold a current Working With Children Check (via Department of Human Services). Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the maintenance of a supportive work environment. A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with managers, colleagues and students Excellent organisational and planning skills in managing a personal workload in a busy environment with conflicting demands, Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving resource management and provision systems. Proven ability to exercise good judgment in complex decision making. Strong work ethic and willingness to work in a 'hands-on' capacity A position description is available on our website under Careers - www.westminster.schoolFull time equivalent salary of $80,267 will be pro rata to $56,521 calculated on 32.5 hours per week x 39 weeks (term time) For further information about this role please contact (email protected) To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to Mr Jason Greenslade, Curriculum Leader Science.Applications close 5pm Friday 22nd November 2024.Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek. Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.