Laboratory Technician

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency Our School At Karratha Senior High School (SHS) we empower every student to embrace opportunities, build resilience, and contribute positively to society. Karratha SHS is an independent public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on delivering quality education to a diverse population of approximately 1270 students who live in Karratha and surrounding towns. Our well‑maintained facilities create an inviting and inclusive environment for all students. Our diverse team of educators ranges from enthusiastic graduates to Level 3 classroom teachers and Senior teachers. The school has developed a strong local reputation for over 50 years for producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society. Karratha SHS offers excellent programs for students to pursue music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. Our state‑of‑the‑art Technologies building provides excellent facilities for students to learn valuable skills for careers in trades industries. Our Health and Physical Education (HPE) department is located in the Karratha Leisureplex and our students benefit from a co‑location arrangement with the City of Karratha. Our school has four priority areas which drive our day‑to‑day operations: Conditions for learning: Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment to support students’ learning, wellbeing and engagement Curriculum and teaching: Support high quality teaching and learning in all classrooms Build staff capability: Identify, develop and support our workforce through consistent, high‑quality leadership Strong community partnerships and relationships: Enhance engagement practices with parents, families, community stakeholders and external agencies We are committed to teaching and learning excellence in every classroom. Our whole‑school instructional model ensures consistent, high‑quality teaching that supports all students to achieve success and pursue their aspirations. We aim to create an environment where students are challenged, engaged, and supported with their learning. With a focus on explicit teaching, teachers provide clear, consistent and purposeful lessons across all year levels to reduce variability and ensure every student experiences high quality instruction in every classroom. Formal and informal instructional coaching and support is provided to all teachers. Underpinning our teaching is a strong focus on trauma‑informed practice and the use of Positive Behaviour strategies to ensure all students are well supported. Find out more about our school by visiting karrathashs.wa.edu.au and more about Karratha by viewing the video below. The Role Karratha SHS is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Laboratory Technician to join their school. 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 will perform basic repairs and maintenance on the equipment whilst constructing teaching aids as required. Additionally, you will 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. The successful applicant will ideally have initiative, good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organisational skills. The successful applicant will ideally be motivated and possess the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team. 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 Dhivahar Sri, Head of Learning Area - Science on or emailing 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 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. Your application should include two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include: A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; A three (3) 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 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS 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 Friday, 21 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr