Laboratory Technician – TAFE QLD Gold Coast
Join TAFE Queensland’s Nursing Team on the Gold Coast and support practical clinical learning in a part time role designed to support work–life balance.
This opportunity is based at our Southport Campus to 18 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
As the Laboratory Technician, you will:
* Support quality learning services through the provision of effective clinical laboratory facilities; and
* Providing technical support to the educational team through the set-up, operation and maintenance of practical learning and simulation environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, operate and maintain the Faculty’s Clinical Laboratory facilities and equipment to ensure all scheduled teaching and simulation sessions are effectively supported.
* Maintain adequate operational stock levels of Clinical Laboratory resources, including ordering, invoicing, record keeping, and ensuring consumables are available to support efficient and effective laboratory operations.
* Develop, manage and coordinate appropriate maintenance processes for laboratory equipment and materials, including organising scheduled maintenance, identifying and reporting loss or damage, and coordinating repair, replacement or purchase of new or additional equipment as required.
* Assist with the preparation of capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests for Clinical Laboratory facilities, equipment and resources, in consultation with the Educational Team Leader.
* Contribute to the development of learning techniques, products and resources for use within the Clinical Laboratory, under consultation with the Educational Team Leader.
* Assist teachers with the integration, preparation and set up of resources, equipment and technological programs within the Clinical Laboratory and Simulation environments.
* Allocate Clinical Laboratory spaces to meet delivery demands for scheduled classes and sessions.
* Model and promote an ethical, safe and inclusive work environment that supports a culture of zero harm and best practice in health, safety, wellness and sustainability.
How you will be assessed
The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
* Knowledge and experience in the effective preparation of equipment and resources in a clinical laboratory including the ability to support both educational delivery and the development of educational resources and assessment.
* Knowledge of and commitment to the practical application of sound workplace health and safety standards, with a focus on providing a safe environment for staff and students and contributing to the supervision of safe work practices within the laboratory.
* Demonstrated ability to work with direct and limited supervision, actively contribute to a positive team culture, participate in decision-making and support team performance through the ability to accept, promote and manage change
* Demonstrated commitment to self-development with the focus on updating capabilities relating to instructional skills, technology and contemporary industry practices
* Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication skills to deliver flexible, responsive and quality client service.
Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements
Diploma of Nursing and/or Diploma of Health Care (or equivalent).
Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.
Highly Desirable Requirements
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or its successor)
How to apply
If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:
* A detailed resume;
* A cover letter that outlines your known skills, knowledge and experience in response to the “Key Capabilities\" above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
* The contact details for two referees
Closing date: 4:00pm, Friday 10 April 2026
Job Reference Number: TQ2026-262
Job Contact: Skye Giannino, Educational Team Leader via *************@tafeqld.edu.au or Ph 0481 064 ***