Part-time, must be available Mondays and Fridays Immediate startMornington Peninsula location Located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Woodleigh School is an independent, coeducational school comprising two Junior Campuses, Minimbah in Frankston South and Penbank in Moorooduc and a Senior Campus in Langwarrin South.At the heart of a Woodleigh Education is our commitment to the holistic development of every student within our school. We provide a nurturing and challenging environment that supports students to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions that they will need to thrive, at and beyond school. We aim to develop independent, resilient, creative and compassionate individuals who can find personal success in life, while making a positive contribution to the communities in which they live.Woodleigh is currently seeking applications for an experienced School Laboratory Technician based at our Senior Campus in Langwarrin South.  This is a part-time position with an FTE of 0.45.  The successful candidate will be required to work each Monday and Friday, and then additional hours on either Tuesday or Thursday. The role attracts 5 weeks annual leave, and is required to work in some of the school holidays. The School Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting the Laboratory Manager in preparing equipment, chemicals and resources etc. as requested by science staff for science practical work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting the Laboratory Manager in:Preparing equipment as requested through the Risk Assess booking systemPreparing chemicals accuratelyLiaising with teaching staff regarding preparation and safety requirements and legislationEnsuring that science equipment is correctly stored and maintainedEnsuring the safety of the science environmentCommunicating with staff for efficient time management of equipment and resourcesEnsuring that all practical equipment and chemicals are ordered through the Risk Assess ordering system Experience and SkillsMust be able to demonstrate:Excellent communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skillsAn ability to work co-operatively with the Laboratory Manager, Learning Area Leader and Science StaffAn ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary professional teamAn understanding of and experience in working with young people from various cultural backgroundsAn ability to develop positive working relationships with other staff and with students; customer service skills i.e. friendly and helpful personalityGood IT skills e.g. Computer literate in Word, Excel and Risk AssessAn solid understanding of Chemistry will be advantageous.  Conditions of EmploymentA Working With Children's Check is required for this positionQualification and First Aid/Anaphylaxis is required for this position For further information about this role, please contact Human Resources hr@woodleigh.vic.edu.auFurther information about Woodleigh can be found here.Applications must be made online by 5pm Tuesday 6 August 2024.  Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.  We reserve the right to commence interviewing and fill the position before the closing date. Woodleigh School is an equal opportunity employer. Woodleigh School is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has zero tolerance of child abuse.Job description AUD Langwarrin South 3911