Laboratory Manager
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
14 September 2026
Posted 8 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
209.8
141.8 teaching · 68 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,659
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
810 girls · 849 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
About the role
Aquinas College wishes to appoint a dynamic, forward- thinking and suitably qualified Laboratory Manager to our Science Learning Area team, commencing in Term 4 2026 (or as soon as possible). This will initially be a fixed term contract with the opportunity for ongoing.
The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the day to day operation of our Science laboratories, including the supervision and organisation of laboratory staff and equipment/ assets to ensure operations are complementary to a vibrant teaching and learning environment.
The successful candidate will have:
- a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children
- relevant post-secondary qualifications and a minimum of 5 years laboratory experience
- experience in leading or supervising a team
- a strong interest in supporting students’ learning
- a working knowledge of current OH&S legislation
- strong administrative skills, including computerised record keeping
- the ability to work independently and as a leader of a team
- the ability to prioritise and organise tasks
- current WWCC and Victorian Police Check (or prepared to obtain them)
- relevant permissions to work in Australia
The successful applicant will be appointed following a salary assessment according to the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement (CEMEA) 2022.
Aquinas College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
For a copy of the Position Description click Laboratory Manager
To apply – Interested applicants should apply via the Aquinas College website. To be consider…