Laboratory Assistant

• Waverley Christian College
• Wantirna South VIC, Australia

Part time
Assistants / Technicians

Job Description

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2025.

The Wantirna South Campus is seeking a part-time (FTE 0.4) Laboratory Assistant to support our Secondary Science program, commencing in January 2026.  As part of our Secondary Science team, the Laboratory Assistant plays assists teaching staff by preparing experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment and materials, managing inventories, and ensuring a safe and well-organised lab environment. You’ll also help care for fauna and flora used in lessons and support students with practical activities under teacher direction.

This position plays a key part in keeping our science labs organised, safe, and ready for engaging learning experiences where students can explore the world with curiosity and care.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Demonstrate sound knowledge of safety practices, including the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Have high level communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of safety practices, including the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Are Health and Safety minded
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy.  We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via our College website.  A Position Description is available below the advertisement on the College website.

Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference Letter and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide a list of three referees.  Please address your application to the Head of Campus, David Lepileo.

A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.

Apply now via our College website as applications close Friday 28 November!

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Enquiries: (03) 9871 8600

Quoting job number: 2025089

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.