Senior Laboratory Technician - Launceston College - 205533

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Launceston; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania seeks a Laboratory Technician to coordinate the daily operations of a school science unit. You will provide technical support and perform admin duties, scheduling experiments with supervising teachers and helping review lab practices.

This role offers pathways for career growth within a child‑safe organisation, with full‑time hours and ongoing opportunities starting 1 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Laboratory Technology or related field.
• Current Tasmanian RWVP registration (Employment status).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the school science unit.
• Provide technical and administrative lab support to supervising teachers.
• Schedule experiments in consultation with the supervising teacher(s).
• Review laboratory practices and provide recommendations.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Administrative support

Experiment scheduling

Technical assistance

Education

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Tasmanian RWVP registration

Job description

The Team

The team at Launceston College is a large, highly skilled group of educators and support staff dedicated to creating an academic, vocational, cultural and social environment where students can thrive and achieve high‑level outcomes. They deliver a broad, high‑quality curriculum, maintain strong student support networks, and foster an environment that mirrors real‑world and university settings to prepare young people for successful futures.

About The Role

Coordinate the daily operations of a school or college science unit. Provide technical support and undertake associated administrative duties. Coordinate the functions and tasks, including scheduling of experiments in consultation with the supervising teacher/s. Support the supervisor in reviewing and evaluating laboratory practices and standards and provide advice, options, and recommendations.

We are offering

• Ongoing - Start date 1 January 2027
• Full-time, 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Diploma of Laboratory Technology, or equivalent TAFE or post‑secondary qualification appropriate to the nature of the work.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• Post‑secondary studies in the fields of science and/or technology.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.