Senior School Science Laboratory Technician

Seventh-day Adventist Schools NNSW; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seventh-day Adventist Schools NNSW is seeking a Senior School Science Laboratory Technician to support the Head of Science in delivering engaging, inquiry-based science learning. You will prepare equipment and chemicals, maintain safe laboratories, and manage stock and procurement processes in a compliant environment.

Experience in secondary education laboratories and a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (or equivalent) are preferred, with a strong focus on safety, organisation and teamwork

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Science, Chemistry or Laboratory Skills/Techniques preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a Secondary Science Laboratory Technician in an educational laboratory environment.
• Professional and positive demeanour; solution-oriented.
• Emotional intelligence; motivated to contribute to improvements in the Science faculty.
• Strong organisation and time management; safety-focused work ethic.
• Mathematical ability for diluting chemicals and making up solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Science in delivering high‑quality teaching and hands‑on activities.
• Prepare and set up equipment and chemicals for classes.
• Organise quotes, preparation of orders, and stock control.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure safety with chemical and biological resources.
• Complete annual stocktake and keep laboratories clean and well stocked.
• Assist with purchasing, maintaining and preparing equipment and materials.

Skills

Science lab skills

Safety and WHS compliance

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

ChemWatch familiarity

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent

Tools

RiskAssess

Chemwatch

Job description

Senior School Science Laboratory Technician

Seventh-day Adventist Schools NNSW - Wallsend NSW

The Science Laboratory Technician is responsible to both the Head of Senior School and the Head of Science. The person appointed will support the Head of Science in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning by working collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver educationally responsive, hands-on activities to support inquiry-based learning in Science. The incumbent will undertake a range of support functions ensuring safe and well-maintained laboratories and preparation of practical science tasks as well as the smooth running of the purchasing, maintaining and preparing of equipment and materials in accordance with the School's compliance expectations and legislated WHS requirements. The Science Laboratory Technician is responsible for ensuring materials and chemicals are prepared and disposed of safely and may be required to provide support and advice within their area of training to the wider school community.

Key responsibilities

Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and Mission of Macquarie College, working to consistently implement the vision and mission of the school into the daily operation.

Adhere to legal requirements and School policies, procedures, and directives, encompassing those pertaining to non-discrimination, safety, and duty of care.

Contribute to the provision of quality educational experiences by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation of Science equipment and materials and construct teaching aids for class demonstrations and practical lessons.

Organise quotes, preparation of orders, receiving, checking, cataloguing and storing of stock.

Maintain stock levels with respect to life span of both chemical and biological resources.

Complete annual stocktake.

Maintain and keep materials and resources clean, including simple repairs (glassware, microscopes, animals and plant materials, etc.).

Prepare and set up equipment and chemicals for classes.

Ensure laboratories, preparatory areas and storage areas are well organised and well maintained, clean and well stocked.

Ensure equipment is in good order and arrange for any necessary maintenance of equipment.

About you

Relevant qualifications in Science, Chemistry or Laboratory Skills/Techniques preferred (Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent).

Demonstrated experience as a Secondary Science Laboratory Technician in an educational science laboratory environment.

Presents a professional and positive demeanour and is a solution-oriented person.

Models emotional intelligence, displays enthusiasm and is highly motivated to contribute to improvements within the Science faculty.

Exercises ownership and concern for quality of own work reflected in accuracy and attention to detail.

Works well in a collaborative team environment; establishes a rapport and builds strong professional relationships.

Demonstrates strong organisation and time management skills while maintaining a safety focus.

Possesses a mathematical ability in order to make accurate calculations when diluting chemicals or making up solutions of a particular molarity.

Demonstrates an ability to meet the physical requirements of the role accessing, maintaining, cleaning and storing Science equipment.

Possesses a working knowledge (and/or willingness to learn) of role specific computer programs, such as RiskAssess and Chemwatch, as well as general computer skills and literacy.

Committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations and a safe environment. Only applicants with a Working With Children Check (WWCC) will be considered for this role.

About us

Macquarie College is a Preschool to Year 12 independent School, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The school campus is located on the border of Wallsend and Elermore Vale, in the Newcastle area. With a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years, Macquarie College's mission is grounded in the Seventh-day Adventist Church's mission and continues to see the College strive to provide opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.