<p>The successful applicant will support the Science department in maintaining laboratory resources, and preparing equipment, chemicals and other resources for practical lessons in a secondary school environment. This role is not mainstream science lab work but rather a type of work which is unique to secondary school science labs.</p><p><b>Essential Criteria: </b></p><ul><li>TAFE Laboratory Technician Qualifications or equivalent </li><li>Experience in laboratory work </li><li>Previous experience in a Secondary School setting (desirable) </li><li>Experience managing chemical safety using the Chemwatch Platform and familiarity with the Risk Assessment Tool (desirable) </li><li>Ability to use discretion and judgement in working under general supervision and/or broad guidance to select equipment, organise work and services and achieve outcomes within time constraints </li><li>Excellent organisational skills that would allow for the timely ordering of equipment and the preparation of apparatus and solutions </li><li>Specific knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations involving hazardous chemicals and a range of quality control and maintenance skills are essential components of the position </li><li>Be an active member of the school WHS Group </li><li>Ability to maintain a safe working environment </li><li>Ability to work effectively within a team </li><li>Ability to work under limited direction </li><li>Possess effective interpersonal skills </li><li>Be competent in using technology and record keeping </li><li>Possess effective communication skills both written and verbal </li><li>Have a professional presentation </li><li>Have an understanding and ability to support the Catholic ethos and engage in the Catholic life of the College </li><li>Be committed to the full range of College activities </li><li>Ability to complete Sydney Catholic Schools safety audits for Science, Technology, and Applied Studies (TAS) and Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)</li></ul><p><b>Application Process:</b></p><p>Please submit the following, through email, addressed to the Principal, Ms Gilda Pussich:</p><ul><li>Cover letter addressing the success criteria for the position </li><li>Current resume </li><li>OLSH Employment Application Form </li><li>Three referees, including name and contact details (At least one referee from your current employment) </li></ul><p>Email: careers&#64;olshkensington.catholic.edu.au </p><p>Please note that candidates may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date. </p><p><b>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety </b></p><p>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1moHWv3A7WHapPQqPo5_J5QWsAk0pAJzi/view?usp&#61;sharing" rel="nofollow">here</a> to access SCS&#39; Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. </p><p>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</p><p>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment </p><p> All applicants must first obtain classification and accreditation through the Teacher Application process online at: </p><p><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/register" rel="nofollow">SCS Registration to Teach</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>