Laboratory Technician

Employment

Part time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

8 May 2026

7 days left

Posted 30 Apr 2026

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About John Forrest Secondary College

Enrolment

1,122

Total students

51%

Boys

49%

Girls

Staffing

76.1

Teaching FTE

29.8

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,026

ICSEA value

58th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

34%

EAL/D Background

4%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026

At John Forrest SC education is a shared vision and commitment to fostering exceptional learning experiences for students and staff. We offer a comprehensive range of educational pathways that cater to diverse student needs and aspirations. These include delivery of endorsed programs, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, General and Vocational Education and Training courses. Together with our co-curricular activities and clubs, this provides staff and students with opportunities to pursue and lead in their areas of passion and interest.

Our college community values education and thrives on diversity, valuing and celebrating the unique strengths of everyone. This foundation of inclusivity creates a culture of achievement and success where every member is supported and encouraged to excel.

Find out more about our school by visiting John Forrest Secondary College or Schools Online.

The Role

In this role, the Laboratory Technician would organise preparation areas and classroom laboratories to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff and undertake general housekeeping of chemicals, equipment (including repairs and maintenance), ordering supplies/equipment and assisting with stock management tasks, preparing chemicals, equipment and materials, design and construct teaching aids and collect and care for living organisms for study purposes in compliance with chemical, physical, and biological laboratory practices and legislative requirements. This role requires you to liaise with science teachers and…

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