School Officer - Laboratory Technician in Ayr

Commencement Date: 6 October 2026

Location: Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr

Salary Range: $36.98 to $38.14 per hour pending experience

Join our team as a School Officer - Laboratory Technician at Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr! We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to work in a permanent, term-time capacity completing 30 hours per week.

This role provides effective support to the school's science programmes by assisting teaching staff with the design, preparation, demonstration, and delivery of practical experiments and assessments. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, maintaining, ordering, and safely disposing of laboratory equipment, materials, and stock solutions;
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records;
• Ensuring laboratories operate in compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements.

The position works collaboratively with academic staff and the WHS Officer to review processes, support student learning, and ensure the smooth and safe operation of science laboratories, along with undertaking other duties as required.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

The Burdekin region is known for its relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit, and beautiful natural surrounds. Set between Townsville and Bowen, the area is famous for its fertile farmland, friendly locals, and connection to the land and sea. From quiet country towns to coastal escapes, the Burdekin offers a welcoming sense of belonging and the freedom to enjoy life at your own pace.

With tropical beaches, the Burdekin River, and nearby fishing and boating spots all within easy reach, it’s a place where balance comes naturally - making it a rewarding region to live, work, and build your future.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

For more information, please review the full position description. We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. Applications close 9 September 2026.

About us: Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender
• Deferred Salary Scheme

…and a range of other great benefits!