Laboratory Manager

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School is an Anglican day school strongly committed to single sex education for girls. Catering for students from Early Learning Centre (Three Year Old) to Year 12, Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School seeks to provide excellence in education within a caring Christian community and to prepare young women for a personally and professionally fulfilling life.

About the role

The Laboratory Manager ensures the efficient, effective, and safe operation of all laboratory functions to support the science curriculum. Working closely with teaching staff, this role is central to delivering high‑quality practical learning experiences for students. Key responsibilities include providing technical support, maintaining equipment, managing stock, and modelling best‑practice laboratory techniques.

This full‑time, term‑time position will commence in Term 2 and suits someone who is passionate about science, organisation, and supporting excellent teaching and learning. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, enthusiastic, and committed to enabling safe, engaging, and well‑resourced practical science lessons.

In this varied role, you will collaborate with teachers and the Laboratory Technician to ensure all laboratories are well prepared, compliant, and ready for outstanding student learning.

What you bring

• Suitable qualifications and experience in a science laboratory, preferably in a school setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of occupational health and safety requirements and safe work practices, including manual handling and the safe use of equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Valid and current Working with Children Check for Employment.

Additional Information

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children's wellbeing and protecting children from abuse. Ministerial Order 1359 requires Ivanhoe Girls’ to implement child safety standards and to accommodate and take the needs of all children (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities, and children who are vulnerable) into account when creating a child safe environment.

The incumbent of this role must comply with Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School’s child safety policies and related policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct), upholding the overarching principles and values set out and conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children.

How to apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume via the School’s website and address applications to:

Adam Boylett
Head of Science Faculty
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School
123 Marshall Street
Ivanhoe Vic 3079

Applications close: 9.00am, Monday 16 February 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply