Laboratory Technician ES - Category B Level 2
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our school community.
A great opportunity exists for a Part time, Ongoing Laboratory Technician to join our positive, supportive and close-knit school environment. Great hours 9.00am to 3.04pm (school hours) commencing 28 January 2025.
Why choose to work at Notre Dame College:
Mission: Notre Dame College is a Catholic co-educational secondary college located in Shepparton, within the Goulburn Valley. Rooted in our faith in God and built upon Marist-Mercy traditions, we provide a comprehensive and challenging educational experience for all students and staff within a faith-filled, pastoral community. Together with families, we strive to develop the full potential of each individual within a just and caring Christian environment.
Vision: Our vision is encapsulated in the phrase “To seek, to see, to respond.” We aim to grow our Catholic community and nurture high-achieving, globally connected students. These students recognize their responsibilities to themselves, each other, and the communities they inhabit. They respond as good citizens and people of faith, actively contributing to positive change.
Values: Notre Dame College seeks to embed the following values into its life:
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Justice and Service: Upholding fairness and compassion, we encourage students and staff to serve others selflessly.
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Compassion and Respect: We foster an environment where empathy and respect for one another prevail.
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Courage and Humility: Encouraging both bravery and humility, we empower individuals to face challenges with grace.
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Service and the Love of Work: Recognizing the importance of meaningful work and service to others.
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Family and Hospitality: We embrace a sense of community, treating one another as part of an extended family.
You will:
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Laboratory Preparation & Equipment Management
Prepare materials, stock solutions, and apparatus for practical science work, ensuring efficient use and allocation of resources. Assist in setting up and testing demonstration experiments under the direction of teaching staff. -
Safety & Compliance
Maintain an accurate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) file, ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials, and conduct safety audits in accordance with OH&S guidelines. -
Inventory & Stock Control
Organise stock control procedures, including ordering supplies, managing inventories, and conducting a stocktake prior to budget preparation. Assist with budget management and expenditure tracking for the science department. -
Maintenance & Cleanliness
Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of laboratories, prep rooms, and equipment, including the sterilization of apparatus and cleaning of lab coats. Report any faults in utilities to the Property Manager. -
Collaboration & Support
Liaise with science staff on equipment use and safety matters, collaborate with external organizations for equipment procurement, and assist in special events like Science Week and Open Day to enhance student engagement.
Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)
CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating 19,750 students in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality.
Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety
CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.
Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.
Applications close on 28 November 2024 at 5.00pm
If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.
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