School Support Officer - Science Laboratory Assistant (65 hours per fortnight)

dow; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a part-time School Assistant to support science learning in the classroom. The role requires collaboration with teachers, assisting with student learning and classroom management in the Science Faculty.

A Working with Children clearance is required prior to commencement. The position begins 28 January 2027; closing date 29 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Extensive experience in a school science environment or laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with students.
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited direction.
• Previous experience in similar settings (desirable).
• Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques (desirable).
• Experience with Work, Health and Safety and lab compliance (desirable).
• Experience with the PB4L framework (desirable).
• Ability to maintain accurate and well-organised resources (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of quality learning and teaching in the Science Faculty.
• Collaborate with teachers and assist in all areas of student learning and management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Ability to work under limiteddirection

Education

Certificate III School Assistant - Science or equivalent

First Aid Certificate

Job description

A permanent part time position commencing 28 January 2027.

This position exists to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching in the Science Faculty. This classroom-based position requires you to work collaboratively with teachers, providing assistance in all areas of student learning and management.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:

• A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Extensive experience working in a school science environment or other laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with students.
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited direction.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Previous experience in similar settings.
• Relevant vocational qualifications such as Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques.
• Experience and knowledge of Work, Health and Safety and compliance requirements in a lab situation.
• Experience with the PB4L framework.
• Ability to maintain accurate and organised resources.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III School Assistant - Science or equivalent.
• First Aid Certificate

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work and therefore a working with children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us.

Closing Date: 29 November 2026 at 11.55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.