Laboratory Technician & OHS Nominee in Mansfield

Mansfield Secondary College is a small, rural Victorian school, close to Mt Buller and the snow fields, which offers a wide range of education and training programs to support our students as they transition into adulthood. The Mansfield community is characterised by people with a constructive and supportive attitude. Tourism and our pristine environment drive our economy, leading to a vibrant community with a strong arts, environment and cultural focus.

COLLEGE VISION: A dynamic learning environment where the whole community takes responsibility in preparing for the future.

COLLEGE VALUES: The College is committed to a Positive Behaviours program, which aims to encourage student performance and lift engagement by explicitly teaching desired behaviours and using all opportunities to reward student efforts and performance.

CURRICULUM: The College is responsive to the Victorian Curriculum 7-10. Year 7 and 8 students study a common curriculum, both supporting key skill development and enabling exploration of a range of discipline areas. Year 9 and 10 students access core units across Science, English, Mathematics and Humanities. Senior students from Years 10 to 12 can elect alternative pathways by selecting from a broad range of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units, or undertake the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).

COLLEGE TEACHERS AND STAFF: The relatively small size of the College enables staff to extend additional support to individual students and to create an enriched learning environment.

STRATEGIC PLAN: The College Strategic Plan aims to improve student learning and engagement, teacher education and facilities.

FACILITIES: In February 2022 the College opened a new STEAM building and a community sports precinct providing high quality sporting facilities for our students.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Suitable qualifications in Science (certificate level required, degree level preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the technical support required in school science laboratories
• Demonstrated high level oral, written and electronic communication skills
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others
• Demonstrated knowledge of OHS policy and procedures, including Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances regulations, risk assessments and chemical Material Safety Data Sheets

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring the safe, legal and efficient support of science curriculum delivery
• Managing the requirements of the OHS Nominee role for the College
• Ensuring DET accountability requirements are met

DUTIES:

• Setting up equipment and instrumentation for use in demonstrations and classes
• Clearing away equipment and materials after use and checking that they are maintained in a safe, clean and ready to use condition
• Checking and maintaining equipment in working order and effect repairs where possible
• Preparation of materials for dissections
• Prepare chemicals and other laboratory solutions
• Ensure the supply/availability of consumable products and chemicals
• Assisting teachers, as required, in conducting Science classes
• Correct disposal of waste chemicals/products
• Develop and maintain a register of consumables and assets for stocktake
• Maintain year level folders of annotated practicals relevant to topics under the Victorian Curriculum and VCE

OHS MANAGEMENT NOMINEE:

• Undertake on behalf of the Principal the duties associated with OHS management within the college
• Implement the (DET) occupational health, safety and wellbeing management policy
• Develop and implement the OHS Activity Calendar
• Manage edusafe (hazards and staff injuries), delegate and complete action plans
• Manage review and implementation of emergency management planning
• Manage OHS induction processes

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS: Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.

DE VALUES: The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.