About Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Come and work for an outstanding school in the Peel region. Established in 1991, Frederick Irwin Anglican School is the premier independent school in the Peel region. We are a private co-educational school that offers an exceptional educational program for students Kindergarten to Year 12 across our two campuses in Meadow Springs and Halls Head.
The School provides exciting learning opportunities such as inter-state and international study tours, high level sport and performing arts programs, instrumental music tuition, and a range of other co-curricular activities.
To learn more about Frederick Irwin Anglican School visit www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au and follow us on LinkedIN
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitability qualified Laboratory Assistant to support our dynamic Science Department. This is a part-time (FTE to be determined), term-time only position for the 2025 school year.
In this role the Laboratory Assistant will help organise preparation areas and classroom laboratories to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff and undertake general housekeeping of chemicals, equipment (including repairs and maintenance), ordering supplies/equipment and assisting with stock management tasks. This role will require you to liaise with science teachers to determine scientific product needs in relation to experiments and identifying future purchase requirements of science equipment.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated and possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently, to assist with the efficient operation of the Science Learning Area. They will prepare chemicals, equipment and materials, design and construct teaching aids and collect and care for living organisms for study purposes in compliance with chemical, physical, and biological laboratory practices and legislative requirements.
Laboratory Assistant
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Safely maintain school laboratories and co-ordinate the use and storage of resources and consumables
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To prepare, construct, operate and maintain laboratory apparatus and equipment
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To demonstrate the safe correct use of equipment and materials and assist in classroom demonstrations in a laboratory or where required
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To assist teachers in planning, testing and development of new experiments
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Handle dangerous substances
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To weigh, measure and mix chemical compounds preparing appropriate stock solutions
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Dispose of contaminated and used materials according to relevant policy and legislation and be responsible for all normal safeguards in the laboratories
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Organise and collect fresh specimens
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Pick up orders placed with local suppliers
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Provide care for living organisms established for study purposes
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Maintain stock management system and conduct annual stocktake on all stores and equipment to ensure adequate stock levels
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Complete administrative paperwork
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Maintain aquariums, aquaculture systems
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Wash, clean, dry and where necessary sterilise glassware and equipment
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Clean dishwasher on a weekly basis
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Check and clean aquaculture ponds filters on a weekly basis
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At the end of each day remove any glass, chemicals or any other residue from the sinks in the Science classrooms
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At the end of each day lock all laboratory and Science office windows
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At the end of each day ensure all Science computers, air conditioners or heaters are turned off
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Report maintenance issues via the Maintenance email
Further information and a duty statement for this position is available on the School website www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au
Pastoral Care
As an Anglican School, pastoral care is extremely important at Frederick Irwin Anglican School.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School is committed to child safety and protection, and expects all staff, volunteers, visitors to the School and contractors to respect and abide by all policies, procedures and practices developed and put in place by the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC) and/or the School in this regard.
The successful candidate will have:
A formal level of training/qualification (TAFE or Tertiary) relating to a laboratory environment is desirable
‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
An understanding of Occupational Safety and Health including familiarity with current legislation in regard to compliance of safety regulations and operate ‘best practise’ safety procedures
Current Working with Children Check
Current Police Clearance
About the Anglican Schools Commission
The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.) (ASC) was founded in 1985, with the Core Purpose to establish and support low fee Anglican systemic schools which provide a high quality, inclusive, caring Christian education.
Growing from modest beginnings with the opening of St Mark’s Anglican Community School in 1986 in Perth’s northern beachside suburb of Hillarys, there are now more than 14,000 students attending 11 ASC schools in Western Australia, three ASC Schools in the Diocese of Wangaratta and the ASC Language School, based in Perth.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The ASC as an equal opportunity employer bases its recruitment decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.
The ASC embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.
To express your interest in this role please email your application to hr@fias.wa.edu.au
To learn more about the ASC and what we have to offer visit our website www.ascschools.edu.au, and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn.
Closing Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024 at 9:00am