Position: Laboratory Technician
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Term Time, Permanent
Per Hourly Range: $35.93-$37.06 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 2 June 2025 unless filled prior

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.

About the role

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician. This position is term time, permanent, 30 hours during school term time, with the role commencing as soon as practicable.

For the right candidate, a willingness and ability to commence study would be a consideration should a candidate not meet the 'mandatory requirements' of having either a certificate level in the related field or have demonstrated industry experience.

The Laboratory Technician is required to manage the preparation and delivery of equipment and materials for classes in the Science Learning Area. The position will maintain control of equipment and laboratories in order to support the Science programs throughout the College, in accordance with Work Health and Safety and applicable legislative requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Provide effective and knowledgeable support for the science programs throughout the College and practical support to Science Department teaching staff

Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records in accordance with file maintenance procedures

Prepare, maintain, organise, set-up and dismantle equipment and materials for routine experiments or student projects and dispose of waste materials as appropriate

Within existing WHS routines, methods and procedures, prepare, maintain and dispense stock solutions, simple chemical mixtures and compounds, cultures or similar materials

Maintain regular communication with science department staff and the College Work Health and Safety Officer to maintain laboratory compliance.

About you

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision

The ability to work collaboratively in a school context and engage in discussion of contemporary issues and research to ensure a commitment to improve and achieve best practice standards

Understanding of Work Health and Safety and associated safe work practices within a laboratory setting

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and to organise and prioritise tasks in a busy environment

Ability to manage conflicting and changing priorities ensuring diligence and professionalism

A demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships

Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and able to show initiative.

Mandatory Criteria

Minimum Certificate III in Laboratory Skills/Techniques or demonstrated industry experience

Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

What we offer

Competitive Hourly Rate

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Deferred Salary Scheme

Access to corporate health schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

How to apply
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Applications close at 3.00 pm Monday, 2 June 2025 unless filled prior.

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