School Support Officer - Science Laboratory Assistant (65 Hours Per Fortnight)

John Therry Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

John Therry Catholic College in Rosemeadow, NSW, seeks a School Support Officer - Science Laboratory Assistant for a permanent part-time role (65 hours per fortnight). You will collaborate with science teachers to support learning, manage student activities, and assist in maintaining a safe laboratory environment.

The role requires Certificate III in School Assistant - Science or equivalent and a First Aid Certificate, with Working with Children clearance. Closing date: 29 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school science environment or laboratory.
• Ability to interact positively with students.
• Ability to work under limited direction.
• Commitment to the mission of the Catholic School.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality learning and teaching in the Science Faculty.
• Assist in all areas of student learning and management.
• Collaborate with teachers to support classroom activities.
• Contribute to maintaining safe and organised laboratory resources in line with WHS requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III School Assistant - Science

First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 29 November 2026

A Co-educational Catholic High School serving the Macarthur area with an enrolment of approximately 1004 pupils.

Location: John Therry Catholic College, Rosemeadow

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1041 Students
90 TeachingStaff
38 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

A co-educational Secondary Catholic College serving the Macarthur area with an enrolment of 1041 pupils.