Laboratory Technician
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
21 October 2026
Posted 7 Oct 2026
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Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
214.5
128.7 teaching · 85.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,220
Language other than English
11%
Girls vs boys
1,220 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Loreto Toorak is a leading Catholic independent girls' school, with a proud tradition of empowering young women to discover their own direction and purpose.
For more than 100 years, Loreto Toorak has nurtured each girl's potential through an education that combines academic excellence with opportunities across cultural, sporting, wellbeing and cocurricular pursuits. Our students are challenged to think deeply, act with courage and develop the confidence to navigate an ever-changing world.
We support every student to develop her own compass, building the knowledge, values and conviction to make a meaningful contribution to her community and beyond.
The Position
Loreto Toorak is seeking an experienced and highly capable Laboratory Technician to support teachers and students through well-prepared, safe and engaging practical laboratory activities. This is a full time, ongoing, term time only role commencing Term 1, 2027.
Working under the direction of the Head of Faculty, Science, the Laboratory Technician contributes to the effective delivery of the curriculum by ensuring laboratory resources are readily available, safe and fit for purpose. The role requires a strong working knowledge of laboratory equipment and resources, enabling the Laboratory Technician to effectively support student learning and practical engagement aligned with syllabus requirements.
About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced Laboratory Technician who has worked in a similar role ideally within a school environment. Demonstrated experience in the management of laboratory equipment, including the…