Laboratory Technician - Kings Meadows High School - 209564

The Team

Our school was established in 1960 and has a proud history of academic excellence, outstanding opportunities for students and sporting success.  Kings Meadows High School has an enrolment of just under 600 students and is a 7-12 co-educational, secondary school in the suburb of Kings Meadows, in the city of Launceston, Tasmania. 

At Kings Meadows High School, respectful relationships underpin our positive and diverse school culture. We commit to empowering our community to be aspirational, lifelong learners who are courageous and resilient. 

About the Role

Provide technical support to a school or college’s science unit and undertake associated administrative duties.

We are offering

• Ongoing - start date of 27 January 2026
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• Four (4) weeks accrued recreation leave + accrued sick/carers leave
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Certificate III or IV in Laboratory Techniques, or equivalent TAFE or post-secondary qualification appropriate to the nature of the work
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• Post secondary studies in the fields of science and/or technology

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

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