Laboratory Technician

Loreto Toorak; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Loreto Toorak is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to support teachers and students with well-prepared, safe practical activities. This full-time term-time role starts Term 1, 2027, reporting to the Head of Faculty, Science.

The successful candidate will manage equipment, ensure safety, and support learning in a Catholic independent girls' school. Experience in a school environment and a current Working with Children check are essential, with a strong collaborative approach and

Qualifications

• Experienced Laboratory Technician in a school environment preferred.
• Experience with management of laboratory equipment and hazardous substances.
• Current Working with Children check is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and students through well-prepared, safe practical activities.
• Ensure laboratory resources are readily available, safe and fit for purpose.
• Assist in curriculum delivery aligned with syllabus requirements.

Skills

Laboratory equipment management

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Loreto Toorak is a leading Catholic independent girls' school, with a proud tradition of empowering young women to discover their own direction and purpose.

For more than 100 years, Loreto Toorak has nurtured each girl's potential through an education that combines academic excellence with opportunities across cultural, sporting, wellbeing and cocurricular pursuits. Our students are challenged to think deeply, act with courage and develop the confidence to navigate an ever-changing world.

We support every student to develop her own compass, building the knowledge, values and conviction to make a meaningful contribution to her community and beyond.

The Position

Loreto Toorak is seeking an experienced and highly capable Laboratory Technician to support teachers and students through well-prepared, safe and engaging practical laboratory activities. This is a full time, ongoing, term time only role commencing Term 1, 2027.

Working under the direction of the Head of Faculty, Science, the Laboratory Technician contributes to the effective delivery of the curriculum by ensuring laboratory resources are readily available, safe and fit for purpose. The role requires a strong working knowledge of laboratory equipment and resources, enabling the Laboratory Technician to effectively support student learning and practical engagement aligned with syllabus requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced Laboratory Technician who has worked in a similar role ideally within a school environment. Demonstrated experience in the management of laboratory equipment, including the safe storage, handling and disposal of dangerous and hazardous substances in accordance with safety requirements will be essential. A sound understanding and appreciation of student learning strategies coupled with a collaborative and collegial approach to working with colleagues will be critical to success in the role. A relevant tertiary qualification will be highly regarded. A current WWCC (Employee) is essential.

Why work at Loreto Toorak?

Joining Loreto Toorak means becoming part of an inclusive and collaborative community dedicated to shaping the next generation of confident and compassionate young women. Our staff play an important role in helping students discover their strengths and pursue their passions. In return, we offer rewarding career opportunities, ongoing professional learning and excellent facilities, creating an environment where both students and staff thrive.

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer, committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child safe culture and uphold the School’s Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. In accordance with theWorker Screening Act 2020 (Vic.), all applicants engaged in child-related work must hold a valid Working with Children check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). These will be sighted, verified, and recorded as part of the recruitment process.