Laboratory Technician

stmaryscollege; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s College is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician (1.0 FTE) to oversee science laboratory operations, equipment, hazardous substances, and to assist teachers with experiments.

The role involves safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances, coordinating lab use, and maintaining registers and risk assessments. A current Employee Working With Children Check and ICT/computing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Appropriate science-related qualifications.
• Current Employee Working With Children Check is required.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of children and safe handling of substances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Coordinate use of science materials and equipment across laboratories.
• Maintain Science Department asset register and chemical register.
• Prepare risk assessments and conduct safety audits for science laboratories.
• Assist teachers with experiments and demonstrations.
• Support ICT and learning technology integration in the lab.

Skills

ICT competency

Safety awareness

Education

Science qualifications

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 November 2026

St Mary's College is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Laboratory Technician (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.06pm during school terms) to oversee science laboratory operations, equipment, hazardous substances, and assist teachers with experiments.

We aspire to excellence in learning, acting with compassion and justice, and inspiring one another to shape a better world for all.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

1.0FTE Laboratory Technician - Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.06pm during school terms

Reporting to the Science Learning Leader and Business Manager, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the efficient operation of the science laboratory areas, developing and implementing measures for safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances, coordinating use of all science materials and equipment, maintaining Science Department asset register, trialing and assisting teachers with experiments, maintaining chemical register, preparing risk assessments and conducting safety audits for the science laboratories.

The successful candidate will hold appropriate science related qualifications, hold a current Employee Working With Children Check, and have a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children. Competent use of ICT and a strong commitment to utilising learning technologies is essential.

Remuneration will range between $75,828 and $85,918 based on years' of experience in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may begin before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

440 Students
46 TeachingStaff
26 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Mary’s College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school in the Edmund Rice tradition, located in East St Kilda, Victoria.We aspire to excellence in learning, acting with compassion and justice, and inspiring one another to shape a better world for all.