POSITION:
Science Laboratory Technician
REPORTS TO:
Head of Science
DEPARTMENT:
Science
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Science Faculty staff
Teaching and non-teaching staff
Maintenance Staff
External Suppliers
COMMENCING:
January 19, ****
ROLE TYPE:
Permanent Part-Time, 27 hours per fortnight
Wednesday 8:30am - 12:00pm, Thursday & Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
12 October, ****
Covenant Christian School was founded in ****.
It is a non-denominational Christian co-educational day school, with over 900 students from Preschool to Year 12.
Covenant works in partnership primarily with Christian parents to be an extension of the Christian home, where God is honoured and served.
All staff are committed Christians seeking to provide a nurturing and caring environment.
Teachers provide an academically rigorous Christ-centred and biblically grounded school curriculum that engages the world we live in.
Covenant provides a supportive community, where the welfare of students is of great importance.
Vision: To faithfully serve in God's plan to restore all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Mission: To assist parents in the nurture of their children, by providing a Christ-centred, biblically grounded, culturally engaging and academically rigorous education to equip the children to live for God's glory.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Committed Christian
To maintain the science facilities across the school
To provide technical advice and support to the science teachers, other teachers and senior students
To manage and safely store chemicals within the science prep room in compliance with WHS and advise other faculties and department in the same
To generally support the delivery of the Science curriculum
Familiarity with RiskAssess and Chemwatch programs
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Chemistry or similar degree preferred.
(Certificate IV in Laboratory Practices or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience as a Secondary Laboratory Technician in an educational science laboratory workplace
Familiarity with Dangerous Goods regulations and safe chemical handling
The ability to quickly identify risks and/or hazards, ensure that laboratories operate in accordance with best practice and meet Workplace Health and Safety regulations at all times




Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build excellent relationships with staff, students and parents
Exemplary organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage tasks efficiently with a high degree of skill
Enthusiasm, flexibility and a willingness to work with a rapidly changing set of priorities
The ability to work collaboratively as a team member and independently
Ability to use Microsoft Office computer software
Excellent communication skills written and verbal, in particular providing advice and seeking feedback from science faculty staff members
A current motor vehicle driver's licence with access to a vehicle for occasional shopping
GENERAL DUTIES
Coordinates the provision of science resources, particularly ordering and maintenance of supplies, associated record keeping and the allocation of materials.
Performs the following in preparation for practical classes:
Prepare chemical solutions and other reagents, according to recognized procedures and government safety regulations.
Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Clean and pack away equipment and materials after use.
Checks and maintains equipment and performs basic repairs where possible
Trials experiments where necessary
Prepare dissection materials
Maintain a safe chemical storage system in accordance with current government hazardous chemical regulations.
Consult with science staff regarding their needs for practical work and maintain efficient systems for use and allocation of materials.
Ensure an adequate supply of laboratory materials and equipment including:
Maintaining records of stock in hand
Ordering supplies
Checking delivery and storing appropriately
Stock take requirements
Purchasing supplies from local stores as required
Dispose of (or arrange for disposal of) hazardous materials according to Government guidelines




Advise and assist science staff with laboratory safety matters
Liaise with students on their equipment needs for science projects and work requirements, advising them on appropriate safety procedures.
Assist science staff with demonstrations and practical classes, where required.
Maintain general cleanliness of laboratories
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING
Judgement and decision making will be within the ambit of the following:
The position is required to carry out work in accordance with the specialised methods, procedures and processes developed from previous operations.
However, the position is required to improve and develop methods and techniques and applies these to new situations in order to improve the efficiency and operation of the Science area.
In this respect, the Head of Science is available for guidance and advice on the process.
CHILD SAFE ORGANISATION
Covenant Christian School seeks to love others as Christ has loved us and this is reflected inthe responsibilities we undertake.
The school regards its child protection responsibilities withthe utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensurecompliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations, and the maintenance of achild-secure culture.
Each member of the school community has a responsibility to understandthe important and specific role that they play, individually and collectively, to ensure that thewellbeing and safety of all students is driving what they do and is well considered in alldecisions made.
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
The school is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace for everyone.
All staffhave a responsibility to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of everyone else atschool or involved in school activities.
As such you must comply with reasonable WorkplaceHealth and Safety instructions, policies and procedures, including the provision of care tostudents within the scope of your role.
You will also participate in school safety, such as by completing risk assessments, addressing hazards and reporting safety incidents.
Other
From time to time the Science Lab Technician may be required to undertake other tasks as directed by the Principal or senior management.
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📌 Part-Time Science Lab Technician — School Lab Support (Sydney)
🏢 Covenant
📍 Sydney