Laboratory Technician

CBC Fremantle is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition for boys in Years 7 to 12. Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1901, the College has an outstanding reputation for having served the local Fremantle community for over a century helping families to raise boys who continually strive for excellence and who exhibit Catholic Leadership in their quest to establish a more just and peaceful society.

The College seeks to assist in the spiritual, academic, cultural, physical and emotional development of boys while acknowledging the primary role of the family as educator. As such, the College encourages its students to rigorously pursue excellence in all dimensions of their lives and to become leaders within their community through the active expression of their faith.

This role works closely with the Science Learning Area and is responsible to the Principal through the Head of Science.

Position Details

• This is a full time (1.0 FTE) ongoing contract, commencing as soon as possible.
• Annual and other leave to be taken during term holidays.
• Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant based upon qualifications and experience.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will:

• Give witness to their membership of a Catholic community through their attitudes, actions and practice.
• Be willing to become an active member of the CBC Fremantle community with a strong commitment to promoting and supporting the varied aspects of College life.
• Possess relevant training and/or experience.
• Be able to work cooperatively as a constructive and positive member of a team.
• Be able to competently manage conflicting priorities in order to meet deadlines.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Have strong interpersonal skills which promote positive and mutually beneficial relationships.
• Be willing to complete the requirements for Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

Prepare laboratory experiments including the fabrication and installation of equipment for specified classes or research projects, assist in maintaining laboratories and resources including ensuring that safety for staff and students is a high priority, and providing administrative support to the Science department.

• Set up equipment for use in laboratories, ensuring proper operation of equipment and manage major operation deficiencies.
• Prepare chemical solutions for use in laboratory experiments and design and construct laboratory equipment as required.
• Assist in laboratory experiments as appropriate and provide guidance in learning and/or functional operation of experiments and equipment.
• Clean equipment after laboratory exercises are completed, dismantling and storing equipment and supplies as applicable.
• Order, maintain and catalogue where necessary or obtain quotes for chemistry and science resources as directed.
• Maintain proper chemical safety including appropriate monitoring of all hazardous chemicals, monitoring mandatory compliance testing as required, ensuring availability of protective safety gear, fume hoods and first aid kits and assist in school safety by maintaining appropriate SDS files.
• Maintain classrooms and preparation areas by monitoring safety, security and resource supplies.  Assist in keeping Labs clean, particularly lab benches & storage shelves.
• Report electrical faults & other room damage to the Property Manager in order to coordinate repair.
• Ensure correct and up to date budgetary records. These records should be transparent to the Business Manager and Head of Science Department.
• Ensure the correct documentation and timelines are adhered to for all animal usage. This particularly refers to the Schools Animal Ethics Code of Practice (SAEC).
• Perform an annual stock take of the science resources. This must be undertaken before the end of Term 3 each year in preparation for the following year's budgetary requirements.
• Make up chemical solutions; prepare and sterilise media and instruments; maintain cultures, specimens etc. as required.
• Collect specimens and materials for practical classes.
• Clear return practicals, clean items where necessary and return neatly to store.
• Assist with administrative and other general duties as directed.
• Ensure continuation of knowledge and skills through appropriate professional learning opportunities.
• Other duties may be assigned within the Science department.

For detailed information regarding these positions, please refer to the Careers page on the CBC Fremantle website:  

Application Process

Applicants should send:

• A covering letter outlining suitability for the position.
• A recent CV, including the names and contact details of two referees.
• Any Accreditation or information relevant to the position.
• Working With Children Check.

Please forward applications to:

The Principal

Mr Domenic Burgio

via email:

Applications lodged on Seek will not be considered.

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 27 October 2025.

CBC Fremantle is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides for the safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people.

CBC Fremantle takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

CBC Fremantle reserves the right to appoint, amend or withdraw jobs at any time during the process, including prior to the advertised closing date.