Laboratory Technician (St Catherine)

Kolbe Catholic College; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolbe Catholic College in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support engaging science education. You will prepare materials, manage stock and standard solutions, and help run demonstrations in a safe, well-organised learning environment.

You will assist teachers and LSOs with in-class activities, maintain hazardous substances registers, MSDS, and risk assessments, and contribute to a compliant, safe laboratory culture across both campuses.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and experience in laboratory duties, with a strong understanding of safe work practices, ideally within an educational setting.
• A current National Criminal Records Check
• A current Working with Children Check Card
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Possess a high level of literacy, numeracy and information technology skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with people at all levels and from varying backgrounds
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing demands

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemicals, experiments and ensure safety procedures comply with regulations
• Prepare materials, stock and standard solutions
• Assist in the setting up of, and testing of, demonstrations/experiments
• Assist teachers and LSOs with in-class support for students with special learning needs
• Ensure correct and safe disposal of biological and chemical residues and waste in accordance with regulations
• Administer first aid treatment for minor laboratory injuries
• Obtain and keep up to date MSDS, Hazardous Substances Register and Risk Assessments
• Operate laboratory documentation systems - inventories, the hazardous substances register and risk assessments
• Develop and maintain the safety manual in consultation with the Learning Leader
• Provide support in science subjects/electives for the equivalent of six fifty-minute periods per week
• Preparing materials for scheduled classes.

Skills

Organised

Curious

Safety-conscious

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in laboratory duties

Tools

3D printers

Job description

9h ago , from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

Are you the kind of Laboratory Technician who believes that science comes alive when students can explore, experiment, question, and discover?

If you believe a great laboratory is about more than equipment and experiments, and that the right preparation, support, and encouragement can spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning, you'll fit right in with our team!

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician who is organised, curious, safety-conscious, and passionate about supporting engaging science education. Someone who takes pride in creating well-prepared, safe and inspiring learning environments where teachers can teach and students can investigate, experiment, and discover.

About us

Kolbe Catholic College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 school located across two vibrant campuses in Melbourne's northern suburbs, St Clare of Assisi Campus in Greenvale and St Catherine of Bologna Campus in Mickleham. Named after St Maximilian Kolbe, our College embodies the values of Faith, Courage, andCompassion, which reflects our commitment to providing every student with opportunities to excel academically, socially, and spiritually across both campuses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all actions (preparation of chemicals, experiments etc), including safety procedures, are performed in accordance with hazardous chemical regulations, other relevant regulations and the information outlined in the MSDS and Risk Assessment
• Prepare the materials, stock and standard solutions, specimens and apparatus as required by the Science staff
• Assist in the setting up of, and testing of, demonstrations/experiments ensuring they function successfully
• Assist subject teachers and LSOs with in class support for students with special learning needs when completing practical activities
• Ensure correct and safe disposal of biological and chemical residues and waste in accordance with regulations reporting issues when they arise
• Administer first aid treatment for minor laboratory injuries
• Obtain and keep up to date relevant MSDS, Hazardous Substances Register and Risk Assessments
• Operate laboratory documentation systems - inventories, the hazardous substances register and risk assessments
• Develop and maintain the safety manual in consultation with the Learning Leader
• Provide support in science subjects/electives for the equivalent of six fifty-minute periods per week. Scheduling will be negotiated with the Science Leaders and the subject teachers of these subjects/electives
• Preparing materials for scheduled classes.

Position

• Starting Date: 27 January 2027
• Remuneration: Education Support Officer, Category B, Level 2

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications and experience in laboratory duties, with a strong understanding of safe work practices, ideally within an educational setting.
• A current National Criminal Records Check
• A current Working with Children Check Card
• Being familiar with the use of 3D printers would be extremely beneficial
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Possess a high level of literacy, numeracy and information technology skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with people at all levels and from varying backgrounds
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple deadline and competing demands
• Presents appropriately, following dress code
• Keeps privileged information to which this position is privy confidential and shows commitment to the value and ethos of Catholic education
• Generosity of spirit, optimism and enthusiasm
• Respond to own training/development needs

The successful applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

For more information about Kolbe Catholic College, please visit our website:www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au

Kolbe Catholic College is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care, including maintaining compliance with the Child Safety Code of Conduct.