Laboratory Technician

College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paul’s College is seeking a knowledgeable Laboratory Technician to support the Science faculty. You will prepare practical experiments, manage laboratory resources and equipment, and maintain safe and engaging learning spaces.

Working with the Laboratory Coordinator and teaching staff, you will provide technical expertise and resource management to enable safe, high-quality science learning across a collaborative, values-driven school community.

Responsibilities

• Supports the effective delivery of science education by providing technical, operational and administrative support across the College’s science laboratories and learning environments.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of laboratory resources, equipment and facilities, while ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS), legislative and laboratory safety requirements.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)

Applications Close: 7 September 2026

Are you passionate about science and creating outstanding learning environments?

Laboratory Technician

St Paul’s College is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Laboratory Technician to support our vibrant Science faculty. In this role, you will help bring science learning to life through the preparation of practical experiments, management of laboratory resources and equipment, and the maintenance of safe and engaging learning spaces. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to student learning while working within a collaborative and values-driven school community.

The Opportunity

• Permanent Staff Member
• ESO Grade 4
• 22.5 hrs per week, 40 weeks per year (0.5 FTE)
• Negotiated work pattern
• Commence asap or by negotiation

The Laboratory Technician supports the effective delivery of science education by providing technical, operational and administrative support across the College’s science laboratories and learning environments. The role is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of laboratory resources, equipment and facilities, while ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS), legislative and laboratory safety requirements.

Working collaboratively with the Laboratory Coordinator and teaching staff, the Laboratory Technician supports engaging and safe practical learning experiences for students through the provision of technical expertise, resource management and laboratory support, contributing to a safe, organised and well‑resourced science learning environment.

About St Paul’s College

St Paul’s College is a Reception to Year 12 Catholic co‑educational College in the Edmund Rice tradition, where every person feels a deep sense of belonging and is supported to achieve their personal best. We nurture confident, resilient and well‑rounded young people who contribute positively to the world around them, with purpose.

Founded in 1959 and governed by Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges Ltd, St Paul’s College is inspired by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and shaped by our values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity. We are an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity. Each person is empowered to make a meaningful difference and play an active and positive role in the world around them.

Grounded in faith, with learning as our core focus, our exceptional staff work in genuine partnership with families and students to foster a community committed to the pursuit of personal excellence. We nurture a deep sense of belonging, where relationships are supportive and authentic. Every aspect of College life reflects our commitment to forming well‑rounded graduates with purpose, who are leaders for a better future.

Applications for this position will close at 9:00 am Monday 7 September 2026

St Paul’s College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

St Paul’s College is accepting and welcoming to all, fostering right relationships and commitment to the common good. This value is carried through to our recruitment processes as an equal opportunity employer. St Paul’s College promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including First Nations peoples.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1224 Students
95 TeachingStaff
65 Non-Teaching Staff