Laboratory Technician

Portland Secondary College · Portland, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

8 June 2026

7 days left

Posted 26 May 2026

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About Portland Secondary College

Enrolment

505

Total students

51%

Boys

49%

Girls

Staffing

50.8

Teaching FTE

31.3

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

946

ICSEA value

23rd percentile · Lower SES

Diversity

3%

EAL/D Background

9%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Selection Criteria

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KSC 1. Demonstrated knowledge of technical support requirements within school science laboratories.

KSC 2. Highly developed oral, written, and digital communication skills.

KSC 3. Proven ability to provide informed advice and support to management within the relevant work area.

KSC 4. Commitment to ongoing professional development for self and contribution to the learning of others.

KSC 5. Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures, including Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances regulations, risk assessment processes, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of staff to achieve the expect…

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