Education Science Lab Coordinator – Career Growth

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Launceston; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania seeks a Laboratory Technician to coordinate the daily operations of a school science unit. You will provide technical support and perform admin duties, scheduling experiments with supervising teachers and helping review lab practices.

This role offers pathways for career growth within a child‑safe organisation, with full‑time hours and ongoing opportunities starting 1 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Laboratory Technology or related field.
• Current Tasmanian RWVP registration (Employment status).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the school science unit.
• Provide technical and administrative lab support to supervising teachers.
• Schedule experiments in consultation with the supervising teacher(s).
• Review laboratory practices and provide recommendations.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Administrative support

Experiment scheduling

Technical assistance

Education

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Tasmanian RWVP registration

Job description

The Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania seeks a Laboratory Technician to coordinate the daily operations of a school science unit. You will provide technical support and perform admin duties, scheduling experiments with supervising teachers and helping review lab practices.

This role offers pathways for career growth within a child‑safe organisation, with full‑time hours and ongoing opportunities starting 1 January 2027.