Science Laboratory Technician - 2027

Endeavour College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Endeavour College seeks a Science Laboratory Technician for a fixed-term contract (3 Terms maternity leave cover) starting Term 1, 2027. Working 37.5 hours per fortnight during term time, the role supports secondary science practicals, equipment preparation, and laboratory maintenance.

The Laboratory Technician collaborates with Science staff to ensure efficient day-to-day organisation, preparation of resources, and compliance with Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Hold or be willing to obtain and maintain a current WWCC clearance.
• RRHAN EC knowledge or certification.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably in a secondary school.
• Experience preparing and maintaining scientific equipment, resources and materials.
• Knowledge of current legislation for maintaining a science laboratory, storage areas, equipment and chemicals.
• Understanding of senior Science concepts to support teachers and students.
• Ability to provide technical and administrative support to Science teaching staff & programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and record-keeping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practicals and experiments for classes.
• Prepare and maintain chemicals, equipment and materials.
• Maintain and care for Science facilities and equipment.
• Update and manage MSDS register, cataloguing, stock listings and lab handbook.
• Ensure safe operating procedures and risk assessments are followed.
• Provide technical support to staff and students in and out of class.

Skills

WWCC

RRHAN EC

First Aid

Laboratory experience

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.79 FTE)

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

Endeavour College seeks a Science Laboratory Technician for a fixed-term contract (3 Terms maternity leave cover) starting Term 1, 2027. Working 37.5 hours per fortnight during term time, the role supports secondary science practicals, equipment preparation, and laboratory maintenance.

Endeavour College

For more than 28 years, Endeavour College in Mawson Lakes has thrived as a co-educational secondary school with a young history and a strong reputation for educating the minds, hearts, and spirits of students in Years 7-12, under the umbrella of the Lutheran Church in Australia. Catering to approximately 750 students, we offer an education that prepares them for their future years, whilst leaving lasting and treasure worthy memories.

The Junior School campus (R-6 years) has commenced construction, and it is anticipated to be open at the start of the 2027 school year.

The College embraces a culture of fostering educational excellence that is immersed in a Christ-centred approach to education. Our mission - 'A Christian environment for each student and staff member to develop their God-given abilities for LIFE and community'.

Our College values of LOVE, COURAGE, FORGIVENESS, and HOPE are upheld through application of The Endeavour Way,and our community values staffwho enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that isbased on caring relationships.

About the role

Endeavour College is looking for a Laboratory Technician to work a fixed term contract for 3 Terms, to cover Maternity Leave. Commencing at the start of Term 1, 2027, with the hours of work being 37.50 hours per fortnight (8am - 4pm) during term time, not required to work during school holidays.

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for working collaboratively with Science teaching staff to ensure the efficient day-to-day organisation and preparation of equipment & materials in accordance with recognised Australian standards. This includes ensuring that all practical’s and experiments are prepared for classes, there are adequate chemicals and equipment to meet the needs of the department, maintaining and caring for Science facilities and equipment, and all administrative and housekeeping are completed to assist the successful delivery of teaching / learning programs. The role also ensures that there are adequate operational systems maintained within the department (i.e. material safety data sheet register, cataloguing, stock listing, laboratory handbook, safe operating procedures, and risk assessment) and provides technical support to staff and students (researching & testing experiments, demonstrating techniques and working with students to ensure safe practices are maintained) both inside and outside of the classroom.

This position requires a suitably qualified, well rounded, and motivated individual, with a high level of organisation, attention to detail and efficiency, and a passion for supporting student learning. The ability to work effectively both independently and within a highly collaborative team environment is essential, as is the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.

The successful applicant will have:

• Hold or be willing to obtain and maintain a current clearance to work with children (Working With Children Check (WWCC)),
• RRHAN EC
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably within a secondary school environment
• Experience preparing and maintaining scientific equipment, resources and materials
• Knowledge and experience applying current legislation requirements in order to properly maintain a science laboratory, preparation and storage areas, equipment, and chemicals
• Understanding of concepts in senior Science enabling the support of teachers and students and an ability to solve problems of some complexity
• Ability to provide technical and administrative support to Science teaching staff & programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise work to achieve outcomes within required deadlines
• Experience and ability to both work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail with the ability to document, maintain & monitor effective administrative procedures & record keeping
• Motivation and apassion to workwith and supportyoung people on their journey through secondary education.
• Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Christian school.

Successful applicants can expect:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to student learning within our community
• A caring and supportive Christian community environment
• Supportive leadership, and a collaborative team environment
• To be a positive and significant role model for all students of Endeavour College

Applications close promptly at 8am on Monday 2 November 2026.

We look forward to appointing a talented and motivated individual tojoin our College community.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

750 Students
90 TeachingStaff
40 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Endeavour College is an innovative and future focussed co-educational secondary Year 7 - 12 school of the Lutheran Church. The College provides a seamless education from K - 12 with our Connected School partners, Salisbury Lutheran Kindergarten, Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School and St Paul Lutheran School. Endeavour College also enjoys strong partnerships with the Mawson Lakes Community and the University of South Australia - Mawson Lakes.Endeavour College is seeking an industrious, innovative, versatile and suitably qualified person, committed to Endeavour's Christian community and values to apply for the following position.