<p>The Laboratory Technician is responsible for working collaboratively with Science teaching staff to ensure the efficient day-to-day organisation and preparation of equipment &amp; materials in accordance with recognised Australian standards. This includes ensuring that all practicals and experiments are prepared for classes, there are adequate chemicals and equipment to meet the needs of the department, maintaining and caring for Science facilities and equipment, and all administrative and housekeeping are completed to assist the successful delivery of teaching / learning programs. The role also ensures that there are adequate operational systems maintained within the department (i.e. material safety data sheet register, cataloguing, stock listing, laboratory handbook, safe operating procedures, and risk assessment), and provides technical support to staff and students (researching &amp; testing experiments, demonstrating techniques and working with students to ensure safe practices are maintained) both inside and outside of the classroom.&nbsp;</p> <p>This position requires a suitably qualified, well rounded, and motivated individual, with a high level of organisation, attention to detail and efficiency, and a passion for supporting student learning. The ability to work effectively both independently and within a highly collaborative team environment is essential, as is the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p><b>Applications close promptly COB Monday 4 December 2023. Click the 'Apply for job' button below to view a copy of the position description, and follow the prompts to apply.</b></p> <p>Endeavour College values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships with students and staff. All staff are expected to participate in the school's extracurricular program. Being able to actively support the aims of a Christian school is essential.</p> <p>Endeavour College aims to develop a culture where relationships are valued and members feel connected, safe and respected. This approach fosters an optimal learning environment to fulfill staff and students' God given abilities for life and community. Core to this framework is a focus on Restorative Practice which emphasises working with Endeavour College community members to address behaviour and value relationships. It calls community members to make a personal transformation from a focus on the self towards a focus on others and the common good, and as such it reflects the model of Christ in terms of dealing with others.</p> <p><b>The Endeavour Way is: </b></p> <p><b>LOVE</b> - it's about reflecting the unconditional LOVE of God by showing respect, compassion and kindness in our relationships.</p> <p><b>COURAGE</b> - it's about accepting that it takes COURAGE to own our behaviour, take responsibility for our actions and share our experiences with others.</p> <p><b>FORGIVENESS</b> - it's about showing FORGIVENESS and acceptance towards ourselves and others with grace.</p> <p><b>HOPE</b> - it's about resolving issues in a way which brings HOPE to our relationships and instils faith in our capacity to fulfil our God-given abilities</p>