Faculty Assistant & Laboratory Technician

Christian College Geelong; Torquay; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym facilities & swimming pools

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition discounts

Complimentary flu vaccinations

Job summary

Christian College Geelong invites applications for a combined Faculty Assistant and Laboratory Technician role at our Surf Coast Campus. The 0.8 FTE position supports practical learning across science, art, technology and design, and provides specialised lab assistance with materials, equipment and safety.

The successful candidate will have Laboratory Techniques training, school lab experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to work with teaching staff to support students in

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent, or an equivalent qualification in Education supported by relevant laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated laboratory experience, preferably within a school or educational environment, with the technical capability to prepare materials, solutions, reagents and equipment for practical Science activities.
• Demonstrated experience or capability in supporting practical learning environments such as Science, Art, Technology & Design, Food Technology, laboratories, studios or workshops.
• Sound knowledge of laboratory safety, chemical handling, storage and disposal, risk assessment processes and relevant Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to safely use, maintain and support specialised equipment and to quickly learn new tools, technologies and processes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate competing priorities, prepare resources ahead of practical classes and maintain accurate stock and inventory records
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and provide appropriate technical and practical support to students during learning activities.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining safe, clean, organised and appropriately resourced practical learning spaces.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with students, staff, suppliers and other members of the College community.
• Competent digital literacy and the ability to confidently use relevant administrative and technical systems and applications.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic school environment.
• Experience using Pasco sensors and RiskAssess would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support practical and technical learning activities across Science, Art, Technology & Design and Food Technology.
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of materials and equipment, management of resources and practical learning spaces, ordering and stock control, classroom support and safe operation of equipment and learning environments.
• Provide specialised technical support to the Science Faculty, assisting with the delivery of practical Science learning.
• Prepare materials, solutions, equipment and practical demonstrations; maintain laboratory equipment and chemical inventories; support risk assessment processes and safety requirements.
• Ensure laboratory practices comply with safety requirements and have the capability to work across biology, chemistry, physics and general science.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Initiative

Education

Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent

Tools

Pasco sensors

RiskAssess

Job description

Faculty Assistant & Laboratory Technician

Founded in 1980, Christian College Geelong is a K-12 school where academic achievement is balanced with care and concern for each student’s character development and wellbeing, grounded in the Christian faith. We have five campuses across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast region as well as a rural experience for Year 9 students at an expansive farm property in Scotsburn, near Ballarat, and a unique Art, Technology and Design campus for Senior School students in Waurn Ponds.

Honesty, integrity, compassion, respect and tolerance underpin the expectations of all interactions within the College program. The Board and staff of Christian College believe that every student reflects the goodness of God’s creation and has intrinsic worth, irrespective of class, colour or creed. Staff members daily seek to provide examples of Christian love in their dealings with students, parents and other staff members.

Why Join us?

Use your practical, technical and organisational skills to make a genuine contribution to hands-on learning across science and other practical learning environments.

We are seeking a capable and versatile individual to join our Surf Coast Campus in a unique 0.8 FTE position combining the roles of Faculty Assistant and Laboratory Technician.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys variety and brings both the technical laboratory capability required to support Science education and the flexibility, organisation and practical skills needed to support teaching and learning across areas such as Art, Technology & Design, Science and Food Technology.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will help ensure practical learning environments are organised, appropriately resourced, safe and ready for students to learn, explore and create.

About the Role

Position: Faculty Assistant & Laboratory Technician
Employment Type: Part Time, Fixed Term
Period of Employment: 12 October 2026 to 10 December 2027
FTE/Time Fraction: 0.8 FTE (30.4 hours per week)
Location: Surf Coast Campus, or any other Campus as required

The position comprises two distinct 0.4 FTE roles undertaken by the one employee:

Faculty Assistant 0.4 FTE (15.2 hours per week) classified as Curriculum/Resource Services – Level 2

Laboratory Technician 0.4 FTE (15.2hrs per week) classified as Curriculum/Resource Services – Level 3

Each component of the position will be remunerated according to the applicable classification and rate of pay, recognising the additional technical skills, qualifications and responsibilities required of the Laboratory Technician component.

The successful applicant must therefore have the skills, experience and relevant qualifications to effectively undertake both roles.

Faculty Assistant | 0.4 FTE

As Faculty Assistant, you will support practical and technical learning activities across areas including Science, Art, Technology & Design and Food Technology.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will assist with the preparation and organisation of materials and equipment, management of resources and practical learning spaces, ordering and stock control, classroom support and the safe operation of equipment and learning environments.

Laboratory Technician | 0.4 FTE

As Laboratory Technician, you will provide specialised technical support to the Science Faculty, assisting with the effective and safe delivery of practical Science learning.

You will prepare materials, solutions, equipment and practical demonstrations, maintain laboratory equipment and chemical inventories, support appropriate risk assessment processes and help ensure laboratory practices comply with relevant safety requirements.

The role requires the technical capability to support practical Science activities, including preparation across biology, chemistry, physics and general science.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this combined position, applicants must demonstrate the capability to successfully fulfil both the Faculty Assistant and Laboratory Technician components of the role.

Please address the following criteria in your application, providing relevant examples:

Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent, or an equivalent qualification in Education supported by relevant laboratory experience.

Demonstrated laboratory experience, preferably within a school or educational environment, with the technical capability to prepare materials, solutions, reagents and equipment for practical Science activities.

Demonstrated experience or capability in supporting practical learning environments such as Science, Art, Technology & Design, Food Technology, laboratories, studios or workshops.

Sound knowledge of laboratory safety, chemical handling, storage and disposal, risk assessment processes and relevant Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Demonstrated ability to safely use, maintain and support specialised equipment and to quickly learn new tools, technologies and processes.

Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate competing priorities, prepare resources ahead of practical classes and maintain accurate stock and inventory records

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and provide appropriate technical and practical support to students during learning activities.

Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining safe, clean, organised and appropriately resourced practical learning spaces.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with students, staff, suppliers and other members of the College community.

Competent digital literacy and the ability to confidently use relevant administrative and technical systems and applications.

Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic school environment.

Experience using Pasco sensors and RiskAssess would be highly regarded.

What you bring

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

Support for the Christian ethos, values and mission of Christian College Geelong.

A genuine interest in supporting engaging, practical and hands-on learning experiences for students.

Strong technical aptitude combined with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

The ability to confidently move between the different requirements of the Faculty Assistant and Laboratory Technician roles.

Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

A proactive and reliable approach to supporting teaching staff and students.

A strong understanding of workplace health and safety and a commitment to maintaining safe practical learning environments.

Initiative and the confidence to work independently while remaining a collaborative member of the broader team.

Adaptability and a willingness to work across different subject areas, equipment and learning environments.

A commitment to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and young people.

What we offer

A welcoming, supportive and faith-based workplace.

A varied role where your technical and practical skills directly contribute to student learning.

Opportunities for professional learning and development.

The opportunity to work collaboratively with committed teaching and support teams.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support.

Access to gym facilities and swimming pools at selected campuses.

Complimentary annual flu vaccinations.

Employee tuition discounts, subject to eligibility criteria.

Discounted holiday accommodation at Back Creek Farm, the College's scenic rural property, providing staff and their families with an opportunity to rest, recharge and enjoy the countryside.

Child Safe Commitment

Christian College Geelong is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, child safety standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check and comply with the College’s Child Safety policies and Code of Conduct.

Applications Close: 11:59pm Friday 2 October 2026