Laboratory Assistant - Lochinvar

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Staff training & development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar NSW, is seeking a permanent part-time Laboratory Assistant (21 hrs p/w) to join the Science team from January 2027. The role reports to the Leader of Learning Science and involves preparing materials, maintaining labs, and assisting with classes and excursions as required.

Ideal applicants will have a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, a current NSW WWCC, and completed anaphylaxis training.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic Education and the school ethos.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and community.
• Maintain science laboratories and equipment in clean and safe condition.
• Experience in preparation of laboratory solutions and handling of chemicals per regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for science curriculum and experiments.
• Maintain and organise laboratory spaces and equipment for classes.
• Order and restock laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Support timetabled classes and excursions when appropriate.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Laboratory skills

Safety compliance

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Education

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Lochinvar NSW

14h ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar is seeking a permanent part timeLaboratory Assistant(21hrs p/w)to join the team in January 2027

St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883 is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12. The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness. The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College.

Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, well equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces.

The Laboratory Assistant is directly responsible to the Leader of Learning Science and works in collaboration with Science Teachers to ensure materials are prepared safely and in a timely manner for the delivery of the Science curriculum, and that resources and facilities are well maintained. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the ordering of equipment and may be involved directly with timetabled classes (including excursions when appropriate).

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the community
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the school science laboratories and general science equipment in a clean and workable order for science classes, organising repairs as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment
• Experience in preparation of laboratory solutions and handling, storage and disposal of chemicals in compliance with regulations
• Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet various deadline

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or equivalent
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)

• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.