Laboratory Manager

Luther College; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Luther College in Croydon Hills, Melbourne, seeks a Science Laboratory Manager to support the Head of Science and staff in maintaining high-standard laboratories. The role is ongoing and term-time, with commencing start (ideally 9 November) and flexibility for notice periods needs.

You will work to ensure a safe, well-equipped learning environment and provide excellent service to teachers and students, with room for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with interpersonal skills and high attention to detail.
• Highly organized, tidy and clean.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on experience in the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Science and staff in managing the Science Laboratories.
• Ensure the laboratories are maintained to the highest standards.
• Provide exemplary service and support to teachers and students.

Job description

Luther College seeks to appoint a talented Science Laboratory Manager to support the Head of Science, Science staff and students in managing the needs of the Science Laboratories. This is an ongoing, term time position, commencing ideally from the 9th of November, however the College can absolutely accommodate necessary notice periods and other requirements.

The Laboratory Manager will work closely with the Head of Science and the Laboratory Technician to ensure that the Science Labs are kept and maintained to the highest level and that the service and support to teachers and students is exemplary to provide an efficient and effective learning environment for our students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team and environment in a role that provides scope for growth and professional development.

About You

You are passionate about education and love supporting the success of students in their scientific learning and endeavours. You must be a strong communicator with great interpersonal skills, high levels of attention to detail and have a knack for being highly organised, tidy and clean. You are aware of your impact on all community members and intuitively adjust your style to meet cultural and stakeholder needs.

You will have a keen eye for the finer details, and a desire to learn through hands on experience in the role.

About the College

Luther College is a faith-based coeducational secondary school driving innovative, contemporary teaching and learning. We are committed to preparing young people for life through the provision of rich and personalised learning experiences that encourage student agency and develop the essential knowledge, skills and attributes that our young people need to contribute confidently to community.

Located in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon Hills, just minutes from the picturesque Yarra Valley, Luther College is proud to offer a values-based, Lutheran educational service that promotes a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

All students who attend Luther College have a right to feel and to be safe. The wellbeing and safety of all students in our care is our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. The college has a commitment to child safety and all staff will be responsible for understanding, applying and promoting the college’s commitment to child safety, and its related policies and procedures.

Luther College requires all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and comply with the college’s Child Protection Program as a prerequisite condition of employment.

Visit our website for more information and for a copy of our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Program – Child Safety Adult Code of Conduct (www.luther.vic.edu.au).

Applications close: Sunday, 25th October 2026