Lab Technician

Swan Christian Education Association Inc.; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging

Professional development

Staff support structures

Job summary

Swan Christian Education Association Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician for Ellenbrook Christian College in Perth's northeast corridor. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week across 40 weeks per year (0.8659 FTE) with 12 weeks of paid leave, to support safe and engaging practical learning experiences.

You will prepare materials, assist during experiments, maintain equipment and manage chemicals, while collaborating with science staff to deliver quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• TAFE qualification in Laboratory Practices (or equivalent) and relevant experience in a school or laboratory environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, chemical handling, storage, disposal requirements, and legislative compliance standards.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to accurately prepare, organise and maintain laboratory equipment, materials and resources.
• Highly organised and collaborative, with excellent time management skills and a strong commitment to laboratory safety.
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check, and Department of Education Criminal History Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up chemicals, materials and equipment for practical experiments and classroom demonstrations.
• Provide practical support before, during and after experiments, working closely with teaching staff to ensure successful delivery.
• Support and improve experimental procedures by identifying practical solutions and raising safety considerations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through routine servicing, calibration, repairs and hazard reporting.
• Ensure the safe storage, organisation and management of chemicals, hazardous materials and laboratory facilities.
• Manage chemical and hazardous waste disposal in accordance with established guidelines, protocols and safety requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independence

Education

TAFE qualification in Laboratory Practices

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Chemical handling

Hazard disposal knowledge

Job description

Ellenbrook Christian College (ECC), a thrivingPre-Kindergarten to Year 12 school in Perth’s northeast corridor,provides Christ-centred education that nurtures the spiritual,social, emotional, and academic growth of every student. As part ofthe Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA),we are a provider of quality Christian education, dedicated tonurturing the academic and spiritual growth of our students.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated LaboratoryTechnician to join our Science Departmentin a permanent role commencing 27 January2027. This role will be 40 hours per week for 40 weeks peryear, equivalent to 0.8659 FTE with 12 weeks of paidleave.

The successful candidate will work with science teachers andother laboratory staff to prepare and supply materials to ensurethat students have safe and engaging practical learningexperiences.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and set up chemicals, materials and equipment forpractical experiments and classroom demonstrations.
• Provide practical support before, during and afterexperiments, working closely with teaching staff to ensuresuccessful delivery.
• Support and improve experimental procedures by identifyingpractical solutions and raising safety considerations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through routine servicing,calibration, repairs and hazard reporting.
• Ensure the safe storage, organisation and management ofchemicals, hazardous materials and laboratory facilities.
• Manage chemical and hazardous waste disposal in accordancewith established guidelines, protocols and safetyrequirements.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christand is an active member of a Christian Church, living inaccordance with the Association’s Statement of Faith andEducational Objectives.
• TAFE qualification in Laboratory Practices (or equivalent)and relevant experience in a school or laboratoryenvironment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, chemicalhandling, storage, disposal requirements, and legislativecompliance standards.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability toaccurately prepare, organise and maintain laboratory equipment,materials and resources.
• Highly organised and collaborative, with excellent timemanagement skills and a strong commitment to laboratorysafety.
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, a Working with ChildrenCheck, and Department of Education Criminal HistoryClearance.

Desirable Selection Criteria:

(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the abilityto work effectively with Science teachers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enablingpositive interactions with staff and students
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipatelaboratory needs and respond to changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently whilecontributing positively to a team environment
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage a variedworkload in a busy school environment

What We Offer:

• A purpose-filled role in a vibrant, faith-aligned schoolcommunity.
• Competitive salary packaging, professional development, andstaff support structures.
• A collaborative, prayerful and supportive Christian workculture.

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profitnetwork of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000students, SCEA is united in its mission:

“We value and empower every student to become all Godcreated them to be.”