Laboratory Manager

Description:

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 expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

At GTAC our Laboratory manager is a key member of our friendly and dynamic team. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in an energetic and collaborative atmosphere with a growth mindset.

The GTAC laboratory manager provides technical and laboratory expertise to support the design and delivery of GTAC STEM education programs. They oversee the procurement and maintenance of specialist scientific resources and equipment. They participate in the GTAC Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) committee to contribute to a safe workplace and learning environment.

The GTAC laboratory manager collaborates with the GTAC team, as well as working individually with minimal guidance, to contribute to the achievement of our key performance indicators and to innovate to improve efficiency practices across the Centre. The laboratory manager contributes to the achievement of key performance indicators and strategic goals of GTAC through:

• Collaborating on the design and development of STEM education programs, including equipment integration, development of protocols and staff training
• Assisting education officers to run demonstrations and practical tasks for students and teachers
• Preparing and setting up laboratory materials and equipment required for a range of GTAC programs, including research grade technologies, resources, and equipment
• Maintaining science equipment and consumables according to Department of Education and Training, and Victorian OHS regulations
• Maintaining the Hazardous and Dangerous Goods Register
• Supporting GTAC staff to develop risk assessments for GTAC programs
• Liaising with external organisations and individuals to organise equipment purchases, repairs, maintenance, and replacement
• Ensuring appropriate stocktaking procedures and asset registrations are carried out as required by University High School Administration
• Participating in the GTAC OHS committee to ensure compliance of our laboratory practices with DET regulations
• Obtaining and recording all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) required for GTAC programs