Science Laboratory Assistant

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Catholic College Goulburn in NSW is seeking a part-time Science Laboratory Assistant to support science teachers and enable student access to the curriculum.

You will provide specialist technical advice and assistance in the laboratory, helping to prepare materials and maintain safety procedures to foster a productive learning environment.

Qualifications

• WWCC required for NSW.
• Certificate III in School-Based Education Support or Lab Techniques; or ITE student; or CLAS experience.
• Accreditation to work, teach and lead per CACGEL policy.

Responsibilities

• Support science teachers to ensure student access and participation in the curriculum.
• Provide specialist technical advice and assistance in the laboratory.

Skills

WWCC

Laboratory operations

Education support

Education

Certificate III in School-Based Education Support or Laboratory Techniques

ITE university program enrolment

Classroom and Learning Support Assistant experience

Job description

Salary Range: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation

Employment Status: Part-time | 70 hours per fortnight

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Monday, 12 October 2026, Term 4 | Negotiable

About Trinity Catholic College

Trinity Catholic College Goulburn is a regional co-educational Year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in NSW. The College is committed to equity of access to and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and the New South Wales Education Authority (NSW) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 770 students.

About The Role

The Science Laboratory Assistant is a member of the Science faculty team that plays a key role in supporting science classroom teachers to ensure that all students can access and participate in the curriculum and activities to achieve the academic goals required for independent learning and confident participation. They have the capacity to provide specialist technical advice, direction, and assistance.

Benefits And Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications And Eligibility

• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Certificate III in School-Based Education Support or Laboratory Techniques; current enrolment in an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) university program; or experience as a Classroom and Learning Support Assistant
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.