Science Laboratory Technician

Permanent Part Time Position

Term Time Hours

Commencing 19 January 2026

Peace Lutheran College (Peace) is a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school located in beautiful Cairns in tropical North Queensland. The College provides an inclusive multi-cultural educational environment where excellence is pursued relationships are valued and where Christ is central. We value Peace Excellence Respect and Community by nurturing grace harmony and high aspirations and by showing respect for all through the building of positive relationships.

Pastoral Care at Peace is based on restorative practices and strong relationships. Staff seek to be relational rather than transactional. Through embedding restorative practices in partnership with Real Schools we proactively engage with our students to provide a high level of support for all areas of pastoral care: academic social emotional and spiritual which increases outcomes in learning for each individual.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an innovative laboratory technician to support the daily operations of the College Science department. This position is suited to technicians who have a passion for all things Science an in-depth knowledge of laboratory and experiment procedures and who can demonstrate practical lab experience.

Experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• Use of laboratory instruments and equipment without supervision
• A broad range of Laboratory skills including knowledge of chemical reactions sterilization storage of chemicals and specimens in compliance with GHS systems equipment calibration
• Safe handling of chemicals
• Accurate and precise measurements of chemicals using appropriate equipment
• Experience with computers and competent in a range of computing skills including Outlook Microsoft Word and Excel
• Organisational and time management skills
• Administration skills
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Database skills eg stock take asset register

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent
• Current Blue card or able to obtain
• First Aid Certificate or able to obtain

Benefits

• 12.75% Superannuation Contributions
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Employee Assistance Program

Apply Now

If you believe you have the required skills and experience do not delay apply today. Applications must include a cover letter resume and the names of two current referees.

Interviews will be held over the school holidays.

For application queries including obtaining a copy of the detailed role description please contact or visit the Colleges website

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 2nd January 2026.

The College reserves the right to fill the position early by invitation or appointment make an interim arrangement extend the application date or to re-advertise the position.