Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Driver Secondary School
Job title Science Laboratory Technician Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 25/01/2027

Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Palmerston

Position number 51451 RTF 359025 Closing 27/10/2026

Contact officer Jason Pyett, Senior Teacher on 08 8997 7900 or jason.pyett@education.nt.gov.au

About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=335901

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability
by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact
officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.
Primary objective
Monitor, manage and maintain equipment and consumable supplies for the Science Faculties and, under the direction of the Science Senior and Business
Manager, undertake efficient and effective technical and administrative tasks to support the general administration of the College.

Context statement
Driver Secondary School is expanding to be a full comprehensive high school offering education from Year 7 through to Year 12 by 2029, providing a
seamless and inclusive learning environment that caters to a diverse range of student interests and abilities. Our curriculum is guided by the Australian
Curriculum and the South Australian Certificate of Education for senior years students, and our school is designed to deliver the Northern Territory
Certificate of Education and Training, with all students on a Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training pathway ensuring that students meet
the academic standards required for successful completion of secondary education. In addition to a strong academic curriculum, the school incorporates
Vocational Education and Training pathways, enabling students to gain practical skills and industry-recognised qualifications alongside their academic
studies. This dual focus equips students with both the knowledge and competencies necessary to pursue further education, training, or direct entry into
the workforce, fostering well-rounded, future-ready graduates. Driver Secondary School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment
that values and responds to the diverse cultural backgrounds, learning needs, abilities, and support needs of students across Year 7-12. The school has
state of the art science centers, comprising modern, fully equipped laboratories and innovative learning spaces that support the study of General Science,
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology across all levels.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-quality laboratory technician services to support operations of the Science facilities in both campuses and assist science teaching staff

with demonstrations and instructions to students regarding the use and care of scientific equipment and the application of safety measures.
2. Regularly liaise with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work; and with suppliers to coordinate repairs of equipment or the purchasing

and re-ordering of supplies, stock items and chemicals on Corporate Credit Card or account.
3. Establish, maintain, and update laboratory protocols, chemical stock registers, and inventory control systems; ensure scientific teaching resources,

storerooms, prep rooms and laboratories, and safe handling/preparation and disposal systems are in place.
4. Provide guidance to the Science Senior, Business Manager and staff on appropriate security arrangements for the science laboratories and equipment

and chemicals and ensure that chemicals and equipment are safely and securely stored according to agency guidelines and work health and safety
(WHS) regulations.

5. Monitor, maintain and update physical and electronic records and databases under the control of the position.
6. When required: provide administration assistance and support to the Business Manager, as well as whole school administration relief administer First

Aid, provide WHS assistance to all science staff. and undertake other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as
directed by the Science Senior, Business Manager or nominated delegate.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to develop and maintain working relationships with work colleagues at all levels,

students and external suppliers and interact effectively with people from diverse cultures in a friendly, courteous and non-technical manner.
2. Demonstrated planning, organisational, time and management skills, good IT, systems and records management skills and ability to work independently

within guidelines, general directions and instructions.
3. Previous experience working in a laboratory environment and sound working knowledge of the operating procedures and safety regulations /

requirements that apply when working with biological and chemical hazards.
4. Demonstrated ability to safely undertake the duties of job and manage own personal health and safety, and experience monitoring the safety of others

in the workplace and in risk assessment and incident investigation.

Desirable
1. Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science is highly desirable.
2. Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or Cert III in Laboratory Skills.

Further information
The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT, prior to appointment and a current First Aid
Qualification (or be in the process of obtaining this).