Science Lab Manager — Lead & Optimize STEM Labs

Flex People Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex People Group is seeking a Science Laboratory Leader for a large Catholic school in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. You will oversee a small team of Technicians and manage daily laboratory operations to support high-quality Science teaching and STEM initiatives.

You will lead safety, risk assessments, and the integration of technology in practical activities, while streamlining processes and maintaining OH&S compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, or supervising a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing demands.
• Solution-oriented and able to bring improvement and streamlining of processes and systems.
• Experience working in a science laboratory and with technologies.
• Experience using and supporting educational technologies and emerging tools in a Science and STEM context.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, chemical handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
• Experience preparing and maintaining risk assessments for practical scientific work.
• Knowledge of OH&S legislation, regulations, and codes of practice relevant to school laboratories.
• Relevant qualifications in Science, Laboratory Science, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child safety and child safety compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the science laboratories and support staff.
• Ensure safe and efficient preparation of practical activities.
• Support integration of technology, innovation, and inquiry-based learning.
• Oversee risk assessments and OH&S compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Laboratory experience

Educational technologies

OH&S knowledge

Risk assessment

Adaptability

Education

Science-related qualification

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Flex People Group is seeking a Science Laboratory Leader for a large Catholic school in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. You will oversee a small team of Technicians and manage daily laboratory operations to support high-quality Science teaching and STEM initiatives.

You will lead safety, risk assessments, and the integration of technology in practical activities, while streamlining processes and maintaining OH&S compliance.