Laboratory Technician at Curro Holdings Ltd

Key performance areas

Laboratory Management

• Manage laboratory stock, chemicals, equipment and consumables
• Order and collect specimens for dissections
• Maintain stock control systems and inventory levels
• Ensure laboratory equipment remains in good working order
• Oversee the safe storage of chemicals
• Manage departmental petty cash where required

Practical Assessment and Lesson Support

• Prepare and set up laboratories for practical lessons and assessments
• Assist with practical examinations and demonstrations
• Store, collect and dispose of dissection materials appropriately
• Clean and sterilise laboratory equipment and work areas
• Assist with invigilation of practical assessments
• Support teachers with practical assessment administration and marking of practical components

Laboratory Safety

• Promote and enforce laboratory safety procedures
• Ensure correct disposal of chemicals and organic materials
• Demonstrate the safe use of chemicals, equipment and PPE
• Monitor and manage chemical spills and disposal of broken glassware

Event and Excursion Support

• Coordinate curriculum-related events and excursions
• Liaise with venues and service providers
• Assist with event administration, catering and logistics
• Arrange transport and maintain learner attendance records during excursions

Qualifications, experience and skills

• A recognised Science qualification (BSc, National Diploma or relevant qualification)
• SACE registration
• Experience working within a Cambridge curriculum environment
• Proven laboratory experience in a school or similar educational setting
• Experience supporting learners from Year 4 to Year 12
• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Laboratory Technician or in a similar role
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• The ability to maintain high safety standards and support practical teaching and learning

Closing date: 11 November 2026.