Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician - Launceston College - 974283

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Northern Region)

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 23 November, 2025 11:55 PM

Sunday 23 November, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783 to $80,835 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

North

Provide technical support to a school or college’s science unit and undertake associated administrative duties.

Provide technical support to a school or college’s science unit and undertake associated administrative duties.

The Team

Launceston College is supported by a dedicated team of over 200 full-time and part-time educators and support staff, including a strong leadership group committed to fostering a nurturing and high-achieving environment for all students.

The college is a leading senior secondary school in Tasmania, offering over 120 subjects and a vibrant mix of academic, vocational, and cultural programs to more than 1400 students in Years 11 and 12.

Founded in 1913 as Launceston State High School, the college has evolved through several identities and now occupies a site rich in history, once home to the Launceston Gaol established in 1827

About the Role

Provide technical support to a school or college’s science unit and undertake associated administrative duties.

We are offering

- 5 January 2026 - 10 July 2026

- part-time

- 51.45hours per fortnight

- We are a child-safe organisation

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

- The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

- Certificate III or IV in Laboratory Techniques, or equivalent TAFE or post‑secondary qualification appropriate to the nature of the work.

- Post secondary studies in the fields of science and/or technology.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and

- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.

- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values ofConnection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibilityrepresent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensurebright lives positive futuresfor every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.

- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.

- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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