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

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong in Rosemeadow, NSW, is seeking a School Support Officer - Science Laboratory Assistant (65 hours per fortnight). The role supports the Science Faculty, working closely with teachers to assist in student learning and management in a classroom-based setting.

Essential qualifications include Certificate III School Assistant - Science (or equivalent) and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and school community mission.
• Experience in school science environment or laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with students.
• Ability to work with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality learning and teaching in the Science Faculty.
• Provide assistance in all areas of student learning and management.
• Collaborate with teachers in the classroom to support science activities and safe lab practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III School Assistant - Science or equivalent

First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Rosemeadow NSW

• John Therry Catholic College, Rosemeadow, NSW
• School Support Officer - Science Assistant

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.