Senior School Laboratory Technician

All Saints Anglican School Merrimac; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

All Saints Anglican School Merrimac on the Gold Coast is seeking a Laboratory Technician to coordinate laboratory operations and practical activities for Senior School. You will plan experiment schedules, prepare chemicals, specimens and equipment, and support practicals aligned with curriculum requirements.

You will provide demonstrations and student investigations, ensure WHS compliance, maintain storage and disposal practices, and supervise staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of chemicals for safe handling and storage.
• Understanding of laboratory work practices.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a team.
• Strong communication with staff and students and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory operations and practical activities, planning experiment schedules and preparing chemicals, specimens and equipment.
• Provide practical and technical support to teaching staff and students, including demonstrations and investigations.
• Ensure a safe and compliant lab environment with WHS, risk assessments, SOPs and SDS.
• Maintain a proactive role in the school WHS committee.
• Maintain laboratories, equipment and safety systems, monitoring performance and coordinating maintenance.
• Manage lab resources and purchasing, stock control, ordering, stocktakes and budget monitoring.
• Supervise and support Laboratory Technician staff, including training and induction for new staff.
• Contribute to ongoing development of Science operations with Head of Science and leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Chemical safety

Laboratory procedures

Tools

Data loggers

Digital sensors

Job description

All Saints Anglican School Merrimac – Merrimac QLD

Situated in the heart of the Gold Coast,All Saints Anglican Schoolis a leading co-educational day school renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, holistic education, and community spirit. OurSenior School, catering to over 600 students in Years 10–12, is built on a culture ofresponsibility, mutual respect, trust, celebrating excellence and valuing joy.

We are currently inviting applications from a dynamic and passionate Laboratory Technician to join our Senior School.

This is a full-time, term-time position commencing in term 1 2027. The ability to work additional weeks during the school vacation periods is required.

About the role

Coordinate laboratory operations and practical activities, including planning experiment schedules, preparing chemicals, specimens and equipment, and designing, testing and supporting practical experiments in line with curriculum requirements.

Provide practical and technical support to teaching staff and students, including demonstrations, student investigations, fieldwork activities and the use of scientific technologies such as data loggers and digital sensors.

Ensure a safe and compliant laboratory environment, maintaining WHS procedures, risk assessments, SOPs, chemical and poisons registers, Safety Data Sheets and appropriate storage, handling and disposal practices.

Maintain a proactive member within the school WHS committee.

Maintain laboratories, preparation areas, equipment and safety systems to a high standard, including monitoring equipment performance and coordinating maintenance, servicing and repairs.

Manage laboratory resources and purchasing, including stock control, ordering and receiving supplies, annual stocktakes, equipment loans and replacements, and monitoring expenditure against the Science budget.

Supervise and support Laboratory Technician staff, including allocating work, providing practical training and maintaining induction processes for new teaching and technical staff.

Contribute to the ongoing development of Science operations, working collaboratively with the Head of Science and school leadership on laboratory procedures, projects, future requirements and continuous improvement.

About You

Previous experience in a school environment highly regarded.

A working knowledge of chemicals to enable them to recognise incompatibilities, chemical symbols, safe handling and correct storage of chemicals.

Knowledge and experience in understanding the associated work practices relevant to a laboratory.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy essential.

Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks to ensure duties are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, and within a team environment,

Ability to communicate positively and effectively with staff and students and maintain confidentiality where required.

Why Join All Saints Anglican School

At All Saints, we believe that education is about far more than just academic results. We are a community of care, excellence and inspiration. Here’s why our staff choose to build their careers with us:

A Strong Ethos of Care:

Pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do. We foster meaningful relationships between staff and students and our wellbeing programs are embedded in the life of the School.

Professional Growth:

All Saints is committed to continuous learning. Staff are encouraged and supported to engage in high quality professional development, mentoring and reflective practice.

A Collaborative Culture:

You’ll be part of a collegial and supportive School where ideas are shared, successes are celebrated and innovation is welcomed.

Outstanding Resources:

Work in an environment with state-of-the-­art facilities, exceptional technology integration and a forward-thinking curriculum design.

A Vibrant School Community:

With a rich co-curricular program and active spiritual life All Saints offers a genuine sense of belonging and purpose.

Applications close 9am, Monday 26 October. Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than 2 November 2026.

Child Safety and Screening

All Saints Anglican School is committed to upholding the rights of children and young people. We prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to ensure that every child is safe, respected and supported. Please visit our website to read the All Saints Public Commitment to Child Safety.

All candidates are required to undergo a thorough screening process prior to appointment, and the successful candidate must be willing to comply with School policies, code of conduct and relevant legislation.The successful applicants must hold a current Blue Card prior to commencement.

All Saints Anglican School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.