Science Laboratory Technician

Geelong Grammar School; Mansfield; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Geelong Grammar School in Mansfield, Victoria seeks a part-time Science Laboratory Technician to support Year 9 residential science programs at the Alpine Campus. The 0.6FTE role focuses on preparing resources, maintaining facilities, and ensuring safety and compliance for hands-on science activities.

You will work closely with teaching staff to create engaging experiments, manage equipment and chemical stocks, review risk assessments, support ICT resources, and assist with excursions and

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Science laboratory in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, chemical handling and compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Collaborative approach with staff and students.
• Comfort with ICT in learning environments.
• Understanding of Australian Curriculum, VCE and IB Science programs.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, materials and resources for practical Science classes.
• Prepare chemical solutions and support practical activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, inventories and storage.
• Review and support risk assessments for activities.
• Ensure laboratories, preparation areas and storerooms operate safely and efficiently.
• Support use of technology and digital resources within the Science Faculty.
• Assist with excursions, special projects and faculty initiatives as required.
• Coordinate servicing and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Lab safety procedures

Organisational skills

ICT support in learning

Team collaboration

Chemical handling

Education

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Join a unique educational environment where hands-on science learning comes to life. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and safety-focused Science Laboratory Technician to support the delivery of engaging Science programs for Year 9 students undertaking a residential learning experience at our Alpine Campus.

About the Role

0.6FTE role (flexible days/hours) Commencing Term 4 or negotiable start date.

You will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of practical Science education by preparing resources, maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment, and ensuring all activities meet safety and compliance requirements.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will help create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and discovery for students.

What You Will Be Doing

Preparing equipment, materials and resources for practical Science classes and investigations.

Preparing chemical solutions, trialing experiments and supporting practical learning activities.

Maintaining laboratory equipment, inventories, chemical registers and storage systems.

Reviewing and supporting risk assessments for practical activities.

Ensuring laboratories, preparation areas and storerooms operate safely and efficiently.

Supporting the use of technology and digital resources within the Science Faculty.

Assisting with excursions, special projects and faculty initiatives as required.

Coordinating servicing, repairs and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

What We Are Looking For

Experience working in a Science laboratory in an educational setting or similar.

Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, chemical handling and compliance requirements.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.

A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with teaching staff and students.

Sound technology skills and confidence supporting ICT within a learning environment.

An understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, the Australian Curriculum, VCE and IB Science programs.

Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, or a willingness to obtain.

About us

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across three campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising positive education and wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.

Applications close at 5:00pm Monday October 5th 2026

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date.

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.