Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Branch: Perth Modern School

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2, $72,562 - $77,741 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE: 0.5

Location: Subiaco

Closing Date: 2025-12-01 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf - generic - laboratory technician - schools - min l2 - oct 2019.pdf

This is a 9 month fixed term, part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Perth Modern School, a proud public school, is Western Australia's only fully selective school for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. The school honours rich traditions, empowers those present and shapes the future for gifted and talented learners and leaders.

Staff emphasise the importance of connection and relationships in the process of listening, thinking and learning together. We partner with students, families, carers, and alumni, to successfully navigate change and improve student outcomes; a community where everyone belongs. In the early years, this means ensuring every student is known and understood, their needs and unique potential nurtured. As students progress, they are supported as self-motivated learners and leaders who are; courageous, curious, compassionate, committed and collaborative, encouraged to pursue their dreams, and resourced to achieve both academic excellence and positive wellbeing.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.perthmodern.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

As Laboratory Technician you will, under supervision, provide support to teaching staff in the area of routine chemical and equipment preparation, and construction of simple apparatus for science classes whilst ordering supplies, equipment and managing stock levels. The successful applicant should perform basic repairs and maintenance on the equipment whilst constructing teaching aids as required.

Additionally, you would be responsible for the labelling, maintaining and safe storing of laboratory chemicals, equipment and resources and the disposal of chemical, physical, and biological laboratory materials.

Want to know more?

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 Trisha Bebek, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9392 6855 or trisha.bebek@education.wa.edu.au

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• 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 Education’s 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) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three to four (3-4) page statement addressing the following 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 time management skills and ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated well developed 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 Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1003459

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 1 December 2025

• Position Title: Laboratory Technician
• Agency: Department of Education
• Salary: Level 2, $72,562 - $77,741 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
• Location: Subiaco
• Unit/Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
• Branch: Perth Modern School
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
• Position No.: 00037894
• Closing Date: 2025-12-01 4:30 PM