Overview
Welcome to the community of Abbotsleigh. Abbotsleigh is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and Boarding school for girls located on the upper north shore in Wahroonga. Abbotsleigh girls love to learn and lead and are empowered to be independent, collaborative and courageous trailblazers who make a positive impact on our world today and tomorrow.
“With education, women can do, or be, anything.” (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
Term 4 2025 only | Temporary part-time 3 days | Reports to Lab Manager and Head of Science
Role
Join our vibrant and well-resourced Science Department. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Laboratory Technician for a casual role supporting Years 7–12 science classes by preparing resources and experiments. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment with access to up-to-date laboratories and a wide range of scientific equipment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain chemicals, equipment, and resources for practical science lessons
- Support teaching staff and students during experiments
- Maintain safety standards and assist with lab organisation and cleanliness
- Collaborate with a dedicated team of technicians and science educators
Qualifications
- Experience in a laboratory high school setting
- Strong knowledge of chemical preparation and lab safety
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with Stage 4–6 Science curriculum and RiskAssess platform
Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and contact details of two referees. Applications close 12 October 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early engagement may occur before the closing date. All applications will be screened for AI-generated content. Submissions identified as primarily AI-generated may be subject to additional verification or disqualification.
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📌 Science Laboratory Technician
🏢 Abbotsleigh
📍 City of Sydney