School Officer - Laboratory Technician

Job No: TCE5046

Commencement Date: 6 October 2026

Location:Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr  

Salary Range: $36.98 to $38.14 per hour pending experience

Join our team as a School Officer- Laboratory Technician at Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr!  

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated School Officer- Laboratory Technician to work in a permanent, term-time capacity completing 30 hours per week.  

This role provides effective support to the Schools science programs by assisting teaching staff with the design, preparation, demonstration, and delivery of practical experiments and assessments. Responsibilities include preparing, maintaining, ordering, and safely disposing of laboratory equipment, materials, and stock solutions; maintaining accurate laboratory records; and ensuring laboratories operate in compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements. The position works collaboratively with academic staff, and the WHS Officer to review processes, support student learning, and ensure the smooth and safe operation of science laboratories, along with undertaking other duties as required.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

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