Part-Time School Laboratory Assistant (Science & Safety)

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

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.