Laboratory Assistant

St Brigid'S Catholic College; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St Brigid's Catholic College, Lake Munmorah, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Assistant for a temporary part-time position (0.50 FTE) commencing Term 1 2027. The role involves preparing chemicals, teaching aids, and laboratory setups, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across practical classes and events.

Applicants should have relevant science qualifications; Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Prepare chemicals, equipment, materials and teaching aids for all practical classes, College events and other programs.
• Provide advice on classroom practical classes and assist when required.
• Prepare and standardise school laboratory reagents and complete records in a laboratory notebook.
• Clean and carry out routine maintenance of laboratory and classroom materials and equipment.
• Ensure NSW legislative compliance of storage, labelling and disposal of chemicals, equipment and materials are adhered to at all times.
• Assist Science staff in preparing equipment and setup of laboratories to ensure practical lessons run smoothly and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to support the learning of our students.
• Relevant science qualifications would be an advantage. Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent.
• Computer skills – Word, Excel, Google Docs etc.
• Excellent inter-personnel skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to staff and students.
• Ability to manage changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision.
• Self-starter who shows initiative.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the use of Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and Safety and Data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemicals, equipment, materials and teaching aids for all practical classes, College events and other programs.
• Provide advice on classroom practical classes and assist when required.
• Prepare and standardise school laboratory reagents and complete records in a laboratory notebook.
• Clean and carry out routine maintenance of laboratory and classroom materials and equipment.
• Ensure NSW legislative compliance of storage, labelling and disposal of chemicals, equipment and materials are adhered to at all times.
• Assist Science staff in preparing equipment and setup of laboratories to ensure practical lessons run smoothly and in compliance with relevant regulations.

Skills

Chemical handling

Equipment setup

Laboratory safety

Record keeping

SDS knowledge

Autonomy

Initiative

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)

Applications Close: 20 November 2026

St Brigid's Catholic College, Lake Munmorah is inviting applications for an experienced Laboratory Assistant to join our team in a temporary part-time capacity working 36 hours a fortnight commencing Term 1 2027.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:

• Higher Pay: Our latest four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2%abovethe NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future
• More Time: We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching Time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days plus further arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year
• Staff Voice: Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
• Staff School Fee Discounts: Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
• Wellbeing Support: we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.

Specific Criteria

• Prepare chemicals, equipment, materials and teaching aids for all practical classes, College events and other programs
• Provide advice on classroom practical classes and assist when required
• Prepare and standardise school laboratory reagents and complete records in a laboratory notebook
• Clean and carry out routine maintenance of laboratory and classroom materials and equipment
• Ensure NSW legislative compliance of storage, labelling and disposal of chemicals, equipment and materials are adhered to at all times
• Assist Science staff in preparing equipment and setup of laboratories to ensure practical lessons run smoothly and in compliance with relevant regulations
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to support the learning of our students
• Relevant science qualifications would be an advantage. Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent
• Computer skills – Word, Excel, Google Docs etc.
• Excellent inter-personnel skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to staff and students
• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision
• Self-starter who shows initiative
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the use of Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and Safety and Data sheets

About Us

We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

684 Students

66 Teaching Staff

14 Non-Teaching Staff

St Brigid's is a College in the Diocese of Broken Bay that commenced in 2014. We teach in dynamic learning spaces, using evidence-based teaching strategies to enable learning growth for all students. At the heart of our approach is a strong commitment to wellbeing ensuring that students feel safe and supported in an environment that challenges them to be the very best person they can be, living life as a disciple of Jesus and making a difference to society.