Laboratory Technician

St Brendan-Shaw College · Devonport, TAS

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

22 July 2026

14 days remaining
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About St Brendan-Shaw College

Enrolment

566

Total students

46%

Boys

54%

Girls

Staffing

54.6

Teaching FTE

32.2

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,014

ICSEA value

53rd percentile · Average SES

Diversity

7%

EAL/D Background

14%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Laboratory Technician

St Brendan-Shaw College is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school located in Devonport catering for students from Years 7 to 12.  The College is committed to creating a learning environment that fosters excellence, compassion and service in our students. 

Reporting to the Principal, you will be responsible for delivering scientific support to enhance student learning outcomes. The role provides technical expertise and assistance to teachers regarding laboratory processes and health and safety requirements for the delivery of scientific learning activities and applications.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will:

  • Control the storage, safe handling, and usage of chemicals and associated materials within the frame of science education
  • Prepare teaching aids/resources under direction
  • Maintain scientific equipment, materials and specimens within a defined range of contexts
  • Assist in the management of the College's Chem Safety Program

Some of the skills and experiences we are looking for are:

  • Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or equivalent
  • A sound theoretical understanding of the general sciences
  • Valid Working with Vulnerable People Registration
  • Experience in the operation of a school or analytical laboratory (preferred)

Salary will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

How to Apply

An Application Pack is available through the College website at  www.sbsc.tas.edu.au/aboutsbsc/employment

For further enquiries or an initial discussion regarding the role please contact Kirsty Ballantyne, HR Manager on 6424 7622

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