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Join to apply for the Laboratory Technician role at Department of Education, Western Australia We are seeking to establish a pool of Laboratory Technicians for permanent and fixed term, fulltime and parttime vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) is proud to be an Independent Public School, located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD. We cater for a diverse clientele, many who travel great distances to engage in our Approved Specialist Programs, our Centre of Resources Excellence Program (CoRE), or reside at our Rotary Residential College located onsite. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage local primary schools in the Victoria Park area, with the ultimate aim that Kent Street SHS is the recognised and respected secondary school of choice. The Role As Laboratory Technicians, suitable applicants would provide support to teaching staff in routine chemical and equipment preparation and construction of simple apparatus for science classes whilst ordering supplies, equipment and managing stock levels. Suitable applicants will perform basic repairs and maintenance on equipment whilst constructing teaching aids as required. Additionally, you would be responsible for the labelling, maintenance and safe storing of laboratory chemicals, equipment and resources and the disposal of chemical, physical, and biological laboratory materials. Suitable applicants will ideally show initiative, good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organisational skills. You will also ideally be motivated and possess the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Previous experience in an education science laboratory setting is desirable. Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Franco Cardenia, Head of Learning Area Science on (08) 9262 0500 or [email protected]. Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 20212025 for more details. Eligibility 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; and Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Educations Screening Unit before you start. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) workrelated referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A threepage statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated 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 timemanagement skills and ability to work independently. Demonstrated welldeveloped 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. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Educations Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1004516. The Department applies a fourday breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 November 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr