Founded in 1847, St Peter’s College is an Anglican boarding and day school for boys committed to being an exceptional community of learning centered on truth, respect and service.

With an established reputation for academic excellence, our aim is to instill in students the desire and capacity to consistently seek to improve their own lives and, importantly, that of those around them.

The School is located just two kilometres from the city centre on a single 80-acre campus. The magnificent grounds accommodate beautiful buildings, both historic and modern and the School’s educational facilities and sports fields are excellent. Our modern, purpose built Boarding House provides accommodation for 100 students from within Australia and overseas.

Over 1550 students from diverse backgrounds and abilities are educated at the School from the Early Years to Year 12. This diversity contributes powerfully and directly to the quality of a boy’s education. We are committed to being a boys’ school that promotes responsible relationships and positive attitudes towards girls and women. We are uncompromising in being a safe and inclusive learning community respectful of diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, ****** orientation, and nationality.


About the position:

St Peter's College is currently seeking to appoint a Laboratory Support Officer - Physics in our Senior School to begin at the commencement in start of Term 4.

The Laboratory Support Officer will assist to support teaching staff in the delivery of the Curriculum, both in theory and practice, to meet students learning needs through the provision of laboratory facilities and the general management of materials and equipment used in such laboratories.

This is a 0.9 FTE permanent position, 37.5 hours per week, working 46 weeks of the year.

Please refer to the position description for more details.


As the successful applicant you will have:

Relevant tertiary qualification.
Relevant experience working in a similar role in a school environment.
South Australian WWCC.
Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) – Fundamentals & Masterclass certificates.
Demonstrated ability to work cohesively and productively as part of a team and community.
How to apply:

Please address applications to the Headmaster, Mr Tim Browning and include a CV and cover letter in one document explaining your skills, capabilities, experiences and reasons for applying.

Applications for this position will be viewed as they come through. We highly recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, Senior People and Culture Advisor on (08) 8404 0436

The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Child Protection Policy.

St Peter's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Are you legally entitled to work in Australia?
Please detail your minimum salary expectations (including super):
What is the notice period for your current employment?
What motivated you to apply for this position?
What relevant skills and experience would you bring to this role?