Science Lab Assistant - St Monica's College, Cairns

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Non-teaching positions; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% employer superannuation

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Long service leave after 7 years

14 Weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Monica's College in Cairns invites applications for a Science Lab Assistant. This 12-hours-per-week, term-time permanent role supports the Science Lab Technician by preparing chemicals and equipment for classes and helping with practical lessons.

The successful candidate will collate orders, gather supplies, and maintain safety and cleanliness in the lab. Essential requirements include a Working with Children Blue Card and a commitment to the College’s ethos.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in a team.
• Ability to work within school lesson times.
• Attention to detail in handling chemicals and equipment.
• Adherence to safety guidelines for chemicals and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Science Lab Technician to prepare and deliver chemicals and equipment to classes for practical lessons.
• Collate experiment orders from teachers and gather required equipment.
• Occasionally assist in classroom practical lessons as required.
• Return and clean up glassware and equipment after lessons.
• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card and support Catholic Education ethos.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Science Lab Assistant - St Monica's College, Cairns

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Non-teaching positions – Cairns QLD

Contract, Permanent

Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent - 12hrs/week (days and hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant)

Salary Range: SOF Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 6pm, Sunday 15 November 2026

Start date: 23 January 2027

St Monica's College, Cairns is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to compliment its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 690 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

About the Role

The Science Lab Assistant role is to assist the Science Lab Technician to prepare and deliver chemicals and equipment to classes for practical lessons in the Science Department. Under guidance and supervision this role involves collating experiment orders from teachers; gathering equipment and supplies related to that order; occasionally assisting in classroom practical lessons as required; return and clean-up of glassware and equipment after practical lessons are completed.

Qualities recommended for this position are:

• willingness to work in a team,
• an understanding of the requirement to adhere to the time frame relevant to a school situation (i.e. lesson times etc),
• attention to detail and
• an understanding of the requirement to adhere to relevant safety guidelines regarding the preparation and use of Chemicals and equipment.

Some Science experience is preferred.

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Principal
Mrs Leanne Webster
P: 07 4042 4***
E: *************@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

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Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.