EOI - Science Technician - Varsity College

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Varsity College in Australia seeks a Laboratory Technician to support practical science classes and maintain safe, well-equipped laboratories for staff and students.

You will prepare samples and materials, manage chemicals and waste, calibrate equipment, and assist teaching staff with demonstrations, field trips and STEM initiatives, ensuring accurate record-keeping and stock control.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with practical science demonstrations.
• Ability to manage chemicals and laboratory waste safely.
• Familiarity with maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up samples, demonstrations, equipment and scientific materials for practical classes, including preparing chemical solutions and basic laboratory equipment.
• Safely manage chemicals, laboratory waste and scientific materials, maintaining clean, secure and compliant laboratories, preparation areas, storerooms and equipment.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, develop and update laboratory procedures, and arrange repairs or replacements for damaged or faulty equipment.
• Support science teaching staff and students with practical activities, demonstrations, experiments, field trips and STEM initiatives, providing technical advice and prioritising tasks to support learning outcomes.
• Manage stock, inventory, purchases, deliveries, registers, records and asset information, including chemical and hazardous substance records, budgets and orders, and liaise with suppliers, industry, other schools and laboratory staff.

Skills

Lab safety

Chemical handling

Equipment maintenance

Stock management

Team support

Job description

Bring your technical expertise and passion for science to Varsity College.

Support engaging science programs by helping maintain effective laboratory operations and providing essential technical support to staff and students.

Take the opportunity to contribute to an inspiring science learning environment at Varsity College.

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

About Us

At Varsity College our rich and rigorous academic programs position our students to achieve outstanding results, and graduate well prepared for success beyond school.

As a vibrant Independent Public School, Varsity College offers students the opportunity to be immersed in a learning environment that is highly supportive of success, and personal and academic growth.

Your Opportunity

• Prepare and set up samples, demonstrations, equipment and scientific materials for practical classes, including preparing chemical solutions and basic laboratory equipment.
• Safely manage chemicals, laboratory waste and scientific materials, maintaining clean, secure and compliant laboratories, preparation areas, storerooms and equipment.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, develop and update laboratory procedures, and arrange repairs or replacements for damaged or faulty equipment.
• Support science teaching staff and students with practical activities, demonstrations, experiments, field trips and STEM initiatives, providing technical advice and prioritising tasks to support learning outcomes.
• Manage stock, inventory, purchases, deliveries, registers, records and asset information, including chemical and hazardous substance records, budgets and orders, and liaise with suppliers, industry, other schools and laboratory staff.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Occupational group Education & Training