Laboratory Technician

We are seeking to establish a pool of Laboratory Technicians for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Melville Senior High School (SHS) is a Quality Teaching Strategy (QTS) Lead School and is committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and outstanding pastoral care. Highly effective teaching and success for all students is at the heart of our purpose at Melville SHS, and the successful applicant will share our passion for achieving this.

Melville SHS is a vibrant multi-cultural school which aims to provide students with a world class educational experience. This is achieved through the provision of opportunities for intellectual, physical, creative and social development through high quality teaching and strong pastoral care relationships. The school offers students access to our highly regarded programs including an academic Gifted and Talented Selective Entrance Program. Melville SHS has Approved Specialist Programs in Aviation Studies, Graphic Design Media, and Netball in addition to a school-based merit-selected Academic Extension Course and Music in Focus program. We are also an Intensive English Centre and offer an International Fee-Paying Student program.

The Role

The suitable applicants should be highly motivated and possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently, to support the effective operation of the Science Learning Area. They should provide advice and support to the Head of Learning Area and teaching staff to ensure curriculum requirements are met, including recommending suitable experiments and demonstrations to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

They will prepare chemicals, equipment and materials, design and construct teaching aids, and collect and care for living organisms for study purposes in compliance with chemical, physical and biological laboratory practices and legislative requirements.

The role includes organising preparation areas and classroom laboratories to ensure a safe and efficient learning environment for students and staff, and undertaking general housekeeping of chemicals, equipment (including maintenance and minor repairs) and other resources. The suitable applicants would manage laboratory stocks, including ordering supplies and equipment, liaising with suppliers, and assisting with stocktakes in accordance with Departmental guidelines.

They would also provide advice on the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of equipment, chemicals and biological materials, and may assist with budget monitoring, training of staff, and induction of new or relief laboratory technicians as required.

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 Andy Maccan, Head of Science, on (08) 6274 1300 or emailing Andrew.Maccan@education.wa.edu.au.