Part-Time Science Lab Assistant - School Lab Support

Domremy Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata salary

Salary packaging

Professional learning opportunities

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Job summary

Domremy Catholic College Five Dock in Sydney, NSW invites applications for a part-time (26 hours per fortnight), temporary Science Laboratory Assistant. The role supports the Head of Science and department in managing key laboratory areas for Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

The successful candidate will ensure laboratory safety, proper handling of chemicals, stock management, and maintenance of equipment, while assisting teaching staff and keeping records up-to-date.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in schools would be highly regarded.
• IT experience to facilitate the maintenance of records.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and organising equipment and materials for Junior and Senior classes (Physics, Biology and Chemistry).
• Providing advice and assistance to teaching staff on laboratory safety.
• Caring for and disposing of chemicals properly.
• Safe handling and care of laboratory equipment and electronics.
• Computing Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and MSDS.
• Conducting regular stock-takes.
• Routine servicing and maintenance of equipment; arrange repairs.
• Caring for fauna and flora in accordance with regulations.
• Cleaning and returning apparatus to store; maintaining neat storage.

Skills

Lab safety

Chemical handling

Stock control

Equipment maintenance

First Aid

Tools

Risk Assessment Web Portal

Job description

Domremy Catholic College Five Dock in Sydney, NSW invites applications for a part-time (26 hours per fortnight), temporary Science Laboratory Assistant. The role supports the Head of Science and department in managing key laboratory areas for Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

The successful candidate will ensure laboratory safety, proper handling of chemicals, stock management, and maintenance of equipment, while assisting teaching staff and keeping records up-to-date.