Education Lab Technician – Safe, Inspiring Science Prep

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolbe Catholic College in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is seeking a Laboratory Technician who is organised, curious, safety-conscious and passionate about supporting engaging science education.

You will prepare materials and stock, assist teachers and LSOs with practical activities, maintain safety procedures and documentation, and help create safe, inspiring learning environments across two campuses, with start date 27 January 2027 and remuneration under Education Support Officer, Category B,

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and experience in laboratory duties with strong safety practices.
• Current National Criminal Records Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Experience with 3D printers is beneficial.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all chemical handling and safety procedures comply with regulations and MSDS.
• Prepare materials, stock, and standard solutions for Science staff.
• Set up and test demonstrations/experiments to ensure functionality.
• Support teachers and LSOs during practical activities.
• Dispose of biological and chemical residues safely and report issues.
• Maintain lab documentation: inventories, hazardous substances register, risk assessments.
• Develop and update the safety manual in consultation with the Learning Leader.
• Provide support for science subjects/electives for six fifty-minute periods per week; scheduling negotiated with Science Leaders and teachers.
• Prepare materials for scheduled classes.

Skills

Safety procedures

Lab preparation

Experimental setup

Classroom support

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Laboratory duties experience

Tools

3D printers

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

Kolbe Catholic College in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is seeking a Laboratory Technician who is organised, curious, safety-conscious and passionate about supporting engaging science education.

You will prepare materials and stock, assist teachers and LSOs with practical activities, maintain safety procedures and documentation, and help create safe, inspiring learning environments across two campuses, with start date 27 January 2027 and remuneration under Education Support Officer, Category B,