Science Laboratory Technician

St Patrick's College, Townsville; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's College Townsville is seeking an organised, enthusiastic Science Laboratory Technician to join our Catholic secondary school community. You will support the Science Faculty with safe, well-resourced laboratories and hands-on practical learning experiences for students.

You will prepare, maintain and stock laboratory resources, assist with risk assessments and safety documentation, and collaborate with teaching staff to deliver engaging science activities while upholding child

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment, preferably within an educational setting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific materials and safety procedures.
• Understanding WHS requirements and risk management practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.
• Commitment to student learning, child safeguarding and Catholic education values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and dismantle equipment and materials for practical science lessons and experiments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, resources and chemical inventories to support curriculum delivery.
• Manage stock control, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Conduct and maintain risk assessments, safety documentation and chemical registers.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements and laboratory safety standards.
• Support teaching staff with experiment preparation, trials and demonstrations.
• Safely store, handle and dispose of chemicals, hazardous substances and biological materials.
• Maintain laboratory facilities to ensure they remain safe, organised and fit for purpose.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Safety procedures

Education sector experience

Job description

St Patrick's College, Townsville - Townsville QLD

St Patrick's College Townsville is seeking an organised, enthusiastic and safety-focused professional to join our community as a Science Laboratory Technician, with a preferred commencement at the start of Term 4, 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic Science Faculty, supporting engaging and practical learning experiences for students. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, you will play a key role in ensuring laboratories are safe, well-resourced and effectively managed, enabling students to explore science through hands-on learning and discovery.

About the Role

As the Science Laboratory Technician, you will provide technical and operational support across the Science Faculty. You will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of laboratory resources, ensuring compliance with safety requirements, managing equipment and chemicals, and supporting the delivery of practical science programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, set up and dismantle equipment and materials for practical science lessons and experiments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, resources and chemical inventories to support curriculum delivery.
• Manage stock control, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Conduct and maintain risk assessments, safety documentation and chemical registers.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements and laboratory safety standards.
• Support teaching staff with experiment preparation, trials and demonstrations.
• Safely store, handle and dispose of chemicals, hazardous substances and biological materials.
• Maintain laboratory facilities to ensure they remain safe, organised and fit for purpose.

About You

You are a proactive and organised professional who:

• Has experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably within an educational setting.
• Demonstrates strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Has knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific materials and laboratory safety procedures.
• Understands Workplace Health and Safety requirements and risk management practices.
• Builds positive working relationships with staff, students, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Can work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Is committed to supporting student learning, child safeguarding and the values of Catholic education.

Why Join St Patrick's College Townsville?

Located on The Strand, St Patrick's College Townsville is a Catholic and Independent secondary girls' school with a proud tradition of educating young women of independent spirit, compassion and leadership. We offer a supportive and collegial culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the educational experience of young women.

St Patrick's College Townsville is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for abuse.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of diverse cultures, abilities and experiences.