Science Safety Advisor

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing November 2026 up until October 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

The Department of Education’s strategic directions outline the commitment for every child, from Kindergarten to Year 12 to have access to high quality education underpinned by excellence in teaching and quality leadership. This is an education that meets the needs of the learner, preparing them for future success. 

Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.

Service Delivery is the key interface with schools. Its purpose is to plan, coordinate and deliver targeted services that support schools and regions to improve student achievement.

The Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways Directorate provides coordinated expertise to regions and secondary schools identified as requiring support.

The Role

The Science Safety Advisor provides scientific support and technical advice to secondary science teachers and laboratory technicians to enable safe, appropriate and engaging learning experiences for students.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess good organisational skills and the ability to be able to deliver training courses to individuals at all levels. You will undertake risk assessment and safety audits related to …