Science Laboratory Assistant

Domremy Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata salary

Salary packaging

Professional learning opportunities

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Job summary

Domremy Catholic College Five Dock in Sydney, NSW invites applications for a part-time (26 hours per fortnight), temporary Science Laboratory Assistant. The role supports the Head of Science and department in managing key laboratory areas for Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

The successful candidate will ensure laboratory safety, proper handling of chemicals, stock management, and maintenance of equipment, while assisting teaching staff and keeping records up-to-date.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in schools would be highly regarded.
• IT experience to facilitate the maintenance of records.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and organising equipment and materials for Junior and Senior classes (Physics, Biology and Chemistry).
• Providing advice and assistance to teaching staff on laboratory safety.
• Caring for and disposing of chemicals properly.
• Safe handling and care of laboratory equipment and electronics.
• Computing Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and MSDS.
• Conducting regular stock-takes.
• Routine servicing and maintenance of equipment; arrange repairs.
• Caring for fauna and flora in accordance with regulations.
• Cleaning and returning apparatus to store; maintaining neat storage.

Skills

Lab safety

Chemical handling

Stock control

Equipment maintenance

First Aid

Tools

Risk Assessment Web Portal

Job description

Domremy Catholic College Five Dock
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Friday, 20 November 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (26 hours per fortnight),Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Domremy Five Dock, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $98,823. Base salary ranges from $75,937 to $88,835, paid on a pro-rata basis
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About the Role

The candidate must be dynamic, enthusiastic, well organised and innovative in their role as well as having the ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide support for the science laboratories.

The Science Laboratory Assistant works closely with the Head of Science and Science Department to support the effective management and operation of key laboratory areas, including:

• preparing and organising equipment and materials for Junior and Senior classes (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) through the Risk Assessment Web Portal
• providing advice and assistance to teaching staff in regards to matters of laboratory safety
• proper care, handling, labelling, maintenance and disposal of all chemicals
• safe handling, maintenance and care of all scientific and laboratory equipment, electrical goods and instruments
• computing Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment forms and obtaining relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
• conducting regular stock-takes
• performing routine servicing and maintenance of equipment
• arranging repair where necessary of equipment by external agencies
• caring for fauna and flora in accordance with current regulations
• cleaning and returning to store all apparatus used in practical work periods
• cleaning of laboratories, preparation and storage areas and maintaining a neat and ordered storage system
• other duties as directed.

General Clerical Tasks

• ordering equipment and chemicals
• unpacking, sorting and checking new equipment
• locating, counting and recording items and chemicals
• setting up an accident report file and reporting all accidents
• checking for repairs to Science classroom furniture and fixtures, etc
• reporting malfunctions to the College Maintenance team.

Desirable Qualifications

• significant experience in schools would be highly regarded
• IT experience to facilitate the maintenance of records
• second knowledge and understanding of the use of Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and Materials Safety and Data sheets
• understanding of an implementation of Work Health Safety and Globally Harmonised System
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in laboratory technician practices
• excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• self-starter who shows initiative
• demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision
• be physically capable of undertaking associated manual work
• current First Aid Certificate would be an advantage.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.