Laboratory Technician

We are an independent College with a mission to strive for excellence in Christian Co-education. We value a holistic approach by encouraging opportunities for students to develop and thrive across the academic, personal, spiritual, cultural, and sporting domains.

Our employee community comprises a passionate and dedicated team who inspires and nurtures confident young people. The College Mission of Celebrating the Gospel | Nurturing the Individual | Empowering Lifelong Learners is pivotal to our operation.

A dynamic, experienced, and capable group of staff make up the Science Department, who work closely together to provide an enriching and challenging academic program.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Laboratory Technician to support delivery of the Science curriculum.

The successful applicant will work with the laboratory manager to provide support and assistance to science teachers to ensure safe work practices in the school's science classrooms and laboratories.

You will excel in this role if you have:

• Excellent knowledge of experiments and materials used in the school science curriculum.
• Proven ability to prioritise, demonstrate initiative and take a proactive and flexible approach to tasks.
• Proven knowledge of the application of chemical and biological safety and demonstrated safe laboratory practices suited to a school environment in accordance with current regulations.
• Experience in the preparation of experiments and materials required for science practical demonstrations in a variety of scientific disciplines including Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Proven ability to provide appropriate technical advice to support students and teachers.
• Understanding of the GHS system of labelling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
• Proficiency in the use of RiskAssess – risk assessments for Australian schools.

Essential 

• Certificate III Laboratory Skills, Diploma or Degree.
• Hold a current ‘Working with Children’ Blue card.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ie. SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams OneNote, and RiskAssess.
• Patience when dealing with staff and students of differing abilities and ages.
• Demonstrated efficiency in time management whilst working independently and as a part of a team.
• At least 2 recent professional referees (including your current employer).

Applications close at 12pm, Monday 15 April 2024.

To view position description please see our website.  If you believe your work ethic and mindset align with our opportunities, please click the ‘APPLY’ button now. Please include a copy of your resume along with a cover letter highlighting the position of interest.

Within two weeks of the closing date, the selection panels' decision will be communicated to all applicants. Only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted. Please refer to our College website's Employment page for the "Employment Collection Notice." This notice will inform you, as an applicant of how St Andrews Lutheran College will handle the information collected from you, including your personal information and resume.

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Agency applications are respectfully declined.

St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students.  All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedures.