Laboratory Technician (St Catherine)
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 5 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
188
109.1 teaching · 78.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,293
Language other than English
41%
Girls vs boys
652 girls · 641 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Are you the kind of Laboratory Technician who believes that science comes alive when students can explore, experiment, question, and discover?
If you believe a great laboratory is about more than equipment and experiments, and that the right preparation, support, and encouragement can spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning, you'll fit right in with our team!
We are looking for a Laboratory Technician who is organised, curious, safety-conscious, and passionate about supporting engaging science education. Someone who takes pride in creating well-prepared, safe and inspiring learning environments where teachers can teach and students can investigate, experiment, and discover.
About us:
Kolbe Catholic College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 school located across two vibrant campuses in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, St Clare of Assisi Campus in Greenvale and St Catherine of Bologna Campus in Mickleham. Named after St Maximilian Kolbe, our College embodies the values of Faith, Courage, and Compassion, which reflects our commitment to providing every student with opportunities to excel academically, socially, and spiritually across both campuses.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all actions (preparation of chemicals, experiments etc), including safety procedures, are performed in accordance with hazardous chemical regulations, other relevant regulations and the information outlined in the MSDS and Risk Assessment
- Prepare the materials, stock and standard solutions, specimens and apparatus as required by the Science staff
- Assist in the setting up of, and te…