Laboratory Technician
Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent academic and career pathway results for our inclusive community of students.
The College has a vacancy for a Laboratory Technician for a January 2026 start. This is a Level 4 (currently $36.98 per hour) term-time, continuing position. This role involves preparing and organising materials and equipment for experiments, assisting teachers and students during practical lessons, and maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment.
This position is for 38 hours/week during the College term with additional hours as necessary, and some additional weeks during College breaks by negotiation.
Essential Selection Criteria:
The ideal applicant would demonstrate:
* Commitment to the Catholic and Marist ethos of the College;
* Excellent attention to detail and initiative;
* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
* Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (Advantageous)
* Demonstrated capacity to monitor and implement workplace health and safety;
* Demonstrated competency involving the self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in laboratory procedures and familiarity with school laboratory equipment
Applicants should address the criteria above in their application.
Applicants must hold a Blue Card issued by the Queensland Government.
How to Apply
* Cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position.
* Resume including two referees.
* A completed application form which is available from the College website
The Recruitment Process
If your application is accepted for the next stage, you will be invited to attend an interview.
Applications are sought immediately. Interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
The advertisement will be removed once an appointment has been made.
All applicants will receive an email confirmation of the receipt of their application.
Enquiries only - please do not email your application - should be addressed to:
Human Resources
Marist College Ashgrove
Download the MCA Application form here.
Download the Position Description here.
All children and young people who come to Marist College Ashgrove have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students' best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The College regards its child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.