Laboratory Assistant – permanent part-time term-time
Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ.
The College is situated at Rochedale on Brisbane's southside, about 20km from the CBD, about 55km from the Gold Coast, and is easily accessible by the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.
For further information about Redeemer Lutheran College please visit: www.redeemer.com.au.
About the role
The Laboratory Assistant position being offered is a permanent part-time term-time (40 weeks per year) position commencing 16 January 2026. The successful candidate will be working 22.80 hours per week, days and hours to be worked to be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Laboratory Assistant will work collaboratively with the Laboratory Technician, the Head of Science and all Science teachers.
This position includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- Organisation of the Science Laboratories
- Preparation and execution of experiments
- Administration of safety requirements and compliance
- Laboratory and administrative requests.
Skills and experience:
- Certificate 3 or 4 in Laboratory Skills or equivalent as a minimum
- Ability to organise and prioritise work for timely completion
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Able to easily understand complex instructions
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively with excellent organisational skills
- Willingness to contribute to diverse and inclusive communities and accept the responsibility to uphold the Christian Ethos of the College.
Applications should be addressed to Mr Darrin Schumacher, Principal, and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to jobs@redeemer.com.au before 4:00pm on Friday 14 November 2025. The PDF File should in the following order include:
- letter of application (one page)
- curriculum vitae (three pages maximum)
- Copy of your qualifications
- the name, organisation, position, contact phone numbers of three referees, at least two of whom can speak to your current professional practice
- Working with Children Status – Blue Card.
Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to the wellbeing and safety of students in it care. Blue Card legislation states a “No Card, No Start” policy. This means paid employees must hold a current Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card or be issued with a Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card before they can commence work. Candidates may wish to consider how their Blue Card status will affect their suitably for this position as a Blue Card/Exemption Card is an inherent requirement of the role, prior to a start date. For more information on Blue Card/Exemption Cards, please go to the Blue Card Services website.
Applications must be received electronically via jobs@redeemer.com.au indicated above and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.
The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.
Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to child safety. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful applicants must comply with the College’s Child Protection Program.
