- Demonstrated experience, technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the lab technician position
- Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area
- Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with staff to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
An education support class role at this range is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of services. At this level, an employee may direct and supervise the work of other staff members to achieve specific objectives in school administration, operations or educational programs.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or in circumstances where supervision is required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
A role at this range may include some degree of professional autonomy to determine how targets and goals are achieved within clearly established directions or framework.
Professional autonomy will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from a senior manager.
Management of the expected outcomes is a key responsibility in some areas such as school administration, operations, technical, or educational programs. Senior management will be provided with reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision, or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing support to the Science Domain under the direction of the Science Domain Leader.
Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Preparing requested Science practicals for Years 7 to 12 classes
- Assisting with the budget, including sourcing resources and ordering and maintaining supplies
- Assisting in class under teacher supervision (when time permits)
- Advising on the safety of experiments, risk assessments and maintaining safety equipment (goggles, eyewash, fire blankets) including chemicals and biological supplies
- Maintaining resources across and in classrooms, ensuring an orderly environment for classes
- Ensuring chemicals are stored according to regulations and that hazard sheets are available and risk assessments are carried out
- Maintain and update Chemwatch register as necessary
- Carrying out basic equipment maintenance, servicing and repair of equipment - microscopes, balances, etc
- Assisting on excursions if required
- Maintaining animals in accordance with the prevention of cruelty to animals act
- Attend Science Domain meetings and regional laboratory technician meetings
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Koonung Secondary College is looking for an exceptional education support officer to join our outstanding team. We are located in Mont Albert North in the City of Whitehorse. The College has a current enrolment of approximately 1,220 students. The balance between academic rigour and wide-ranging extracurricular activities is often identified as a major attraction by prospective parents and students. Our NAPLAN and VCE results are exemplary and our students perform consistently above all state measures. This coexists with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of the whole person.
The College operates a two sub-school structure to support students. These are the Middle Years (Years 7-9) and the Senior School (Years 10-12). The Year 10 curriculum allows improved pathways for students into VCE and VET studies, and greater choice in subject selection at Year 10.
Koonung Secondary College is committed to child safety. All students at the College should feel safe, happy and empowered. The College supports and respects all students, staff and volunteers. The College is committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
The concept of teams, and the ability to work as part of a team in delivering improved student outcomes, is an integral part of the Koonung Secondary College culture.
Further information about the College can be found on our website at www.koonung.vic.edu.au
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
