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.


Position name Laboratory Technician
Area of School Senior School Science Department
Employment Status Part-time, 39 weeks of the year during school term time.
Westminster School Inc Teaching Staff and School Assistants
Employment Conditions
Enterprise Agreement 2024
The Laboratory Technicians functionally report to the Curriculum
Leader: Science and are jointly responsible for the day to day
management of the Science support program. The Laboratory
Key Relationships
Technicians liaise and work closely together and with Science Teaching
staff. Ultimately responsible to the Principal via the Director of Business
Operations.


Position Objective:
The Laboratory Technicians provide in class support and administrative assistance to the Science teaching staff
under the management of the Curriculum Leader for Science by preparing experiments, providing classroom
assistance to teachers, stocking and maintaining laboratories and undertaking administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Classroom Support

• Prepare practicals and experiments as required by teaching staff and assistance with classroom

activities.

• Provide support for the Curriculum Leader: Science and the Science Teachers
  

2. Laboratory operations

• Coordinate the maintenance of laboratory equipment, chemicals and stocks.

• Coordinate the purchasing and receipt of chemicals and other materials required in laboratories as

part of the Science Budget for this purpose.

• Take responsibility for the safe storage of chemicals and materials and maintenance of associated

registers and records.

• Take responsibility for cleaning equipment and the maintenance of a clean and tidy working

environment.

• Assist the Curriculum Leader Science and teaching staff with the preparation of annual running and

capital budget submissions.

• Take responsibility for the compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation requirements as they

relate to the Science department.

• Undertake a range of preventative, planned and unplanned tasks to ensure the smooth and effective

running of the Science program.

3. Administrative assistance

• Provide clerical and administrative assistance to facilitate the efficient operation of laboratories and

the broader science program.

• Carry out other duties designated by the Curriculum Leader Science from time to time always acting

conscientiously and in support of the School community.

• Other duties as required.
  

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 Share Point

• Experience in information management systems, including internet and on-line environments.

• Good administrative skills

• Experience in managing a budget and purchasing orders

• Current Provide First Aid certificate

• Experience in an educational setting an advantage

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field desirable

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

Safety and Wellbeing
All staff must:

• Take reasonable care of, and cooperate with actions taken to protect, the health and safety of both

themselves and others

• Report all accidents, incidents and hazards to their supervisors as soon as is practicable

• Read and abide by all WHS policies.

Conditions of Employment

• All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia

• All staff must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to Westminster’s Child Safety and Wellbeing policy which includes holding a current Working With Children Clearance.
• Must maintain a current Certificate in Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care.
• A 6 month probationary period applies to all new employees.



Updated: December 2023