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 Technician to support our dynamic Science Department. This is a full-time, ongoing, term-time only position starting in January 2025.
In this role the Laboratory Technician will 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 Technician
Safely maintain school laboratories and co-ordinate the use and storage of resources and consumables
To prepare, construct, operate and maintain laboratory apparatus and equipment
To demonstrate the safe correct use of equipment and materials and assist in classroom demonstrations in a laboratory or where required
To assist teachers in planning, testing and development of new experiments
Handle dangerous substances
To weigh, measure and mix chemical compounds preparing appropriate stock solutions
Dispose of contaminated and used materials according to relevant policy and legislation and be responsible for all normal safeguards in the laboratories
Organise and collect fresh specimens
Pick up orders placed with local suppliers
Provide care for living organisms established for study purposes
Maintain stock management system and conduct annual stocktake on all stores and equipment to ensure adequate stock levels
Complete administrative paperwork
Maintain aquariums, aquaculture systems
Wash, clean, dry and where necessary sterilise glassware and equipment
Clean dishwasher on a weekly basis
Check and clean aquaculture ponds filters on a weekly basis
At the end of each day remove any glass, chemicals or any other residue from the sinks in the Science classrooms
At the end of each day lock all laboratory and Science office windows
At the end of each day ensure all Science computers, air conditioners or heaters are turned off
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 27 November 2024 at 9:00am
