Laboratory Technician: Safe Lab Ops & Teacher Support

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

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.