Part-Time Lab Assistant – Science Prep & Safety

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

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.