Commencement Date: Monday 26 January 2026

Employment Type: Term Time Permanent (35 hours per week)

Salary Range: School Officer - Level 4 - $36.99 to $38.15 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 24 November 2025 at 10am

St Marys Catholic College Woree

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns St Marys opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education for the families of this exciting and dynamic region. Inspired by Mother Mary our College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of family are fundamental to who we are. The College has a strong academic focus. We offer a stimulating academic and vocational curriculum along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest in sport the arts mission and leadership. St Marys offers a broad technology rich curriculum delivered by quality and dedicated teachers. The College has many outstanding facilities with exciting new building projects around the corner that will bring about more contemporary and flexible learning spaces to optimise student learning. Committed and dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide students with the supportive and caring environment essential for their spiritual academic social and physical development.

About the Role

The position of Science Laboratory Technician is an important and valued school-based role. This role provides technical practical and administrative support to the science teaching programs at the College.

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Tertiary qualifications at Associate Diploma/Diploma level or equivalent qualifications relevant to the position may be required or knowledge qualifications and experience that are determined as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position

What We offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fitness passport membership available
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role please download the Position Description -ASOC Laboratory Technician Position Description - Level

Enquiries

Trisha Stroud - Human Resources Officer
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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.