Laboratory Manager (Term 3 Contract) (Melbourne)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Laboratory Manager. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the management of the day-to-day running; designing and demonstrating experiments within the Berwick Campus Science laboratories, liaising with teachers on curriculum matters and guiding teachers to safer practical outcomes under the direction of the Head of Science. The successful candidate must have excellent organisational and communication skills, flexibility to handle multiple tasks, prioritise work, and show professional attention to detail. Role Details This is a full time, fixed term leave replacement position commencing 20 July **** and concluding 18 September ****. Working Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:06 pm. Position is based at the Berwick Campus. The role is term time only and does not require work during our 13 weeks school holidays. Key Responsibilities
- Support high quality science teaching by designing, preparing, and demonstrating practical experiments in collaboration with Science teachers.
- Manage laboratory operations including preparation of chemicals, maintenance of equipment, glassware, and teaching spaces, and upkeep of scientific resources and registers.
- Ensure workplace health and safety compliance through risk assessments, chemical management (Chemwatch), safety audits, and adherence to legislation and best practice.
- Oversee inventory and resources by ordering, labelling, stocktaking, securing, and coordinating use of chemicals, equipment, and consumables across the Science faculty.
- Provide technical and administrative support including WHS advice to staff, curriculum support, care of living specimens, budgeting input, and assistance with events and fieldwork. Qualifications and Experience
- Associate Diploma of Laboratory Technology.
- Extensive and relevant laboratory experience.
- Experience in a school setting highly advantageous.
- Current employee WWCC and police check is required. Benefits
- Inclusive and supportive community.
- Employee assistance program for you and your family.
- Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick).
- Access to professional development courses (internal and external).
- Berwick Campus located 34 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway.
- Free onsite parking.
- Onsite child care available to staff (wait lists apply).
- One of the largest solar‑powered schools in Australia – 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar.
- Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave per year.
- Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup Day public holiday.
- 16 weeks parental leave allowance.
- 15 days sick and carers leave per year.
- Option to work from home 1 day per week (applicable roles only).
- 20 days of paid family violence leave.
- 2 weeks of paid partner leave.
- Salary packaging available. Application Process Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley. A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills, a PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience, and contact details of three qualified referees (minimum one line manager) are required. Applications close Friday 22 May at 9:00 am. Equal Opportunity & Child Safety Statement Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Prospect principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsno7