Laboratory Assistant - Mayfield

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Mayfield; On-site; AUD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield is seeking a temporary part-time Laboratory Assistant (6 hours per week) to support the science team for the remainder of the year. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, well-organised laboratory environment for Year 7–10 science classes.

The successful candidate will have a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, a current NSW Working with Children Check, and Anaphylaxis training.

Qualifications

• Articulates clear commitment to Catholic Education and school ethos.
• Works collaboratively with staff, students and community.
• Maintains science labs and equipment, keeps them safe and ready for use.
• Maintains a safe working environment for all students and staff.
• Prepares laboratory solutions and handles chemicals per regulations.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support science lessons by preparing materials and maintaining lab resources.
• Assist with ordering equipment and coordinating laboratory logistics.
• Contribute to safe, clean, and well-organised science spaces.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Collaboration

Lab safety

Chemical handling

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Mayfield NSW

14d ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield is seeking atemporary part time (6hrs p/w) Laboratory Assistantto join the team as soon as possible for the remainder of the year.

San Clemente – A Catholic school in the Dominican tradition. Preparing to include Stage 6 from 2026.

Join a professional and committed team devoted to the development of each of their 600 students across years 7-10;

San Clemente is transitioning to include Stage 6 from 2026 and prides itself on being a diverse, multicultural school with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds. It seeks to provide many opportunities for our students while recognising that each individual is unique with different talents and strengths.

San Clemente enjoys an excellent reputation within the community. The positive relationships that exist between parents, students and staff allow for a harmonious educational setting which accommodates the whole person. The school endeavours to foster the individuality and potential of all students, recognising the uniqueness of each person, with their specific spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs catered for by a compassionate and dedicated staff.

San Clemente is committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of school life. Student wellbeing is seen as central to academic achievement and thus it has comprehensive pastoral care structures in place, along with a commitment to student centred learning.

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 PassportT&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

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.