Science Laboratory Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Up to 25% discount on school fees for?

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Professional learning support

Job summary

Domremy Catholic College Five Dock in Sydney's NSW seeks a dynamic Science Laboratory Assistant to support junior and senior science classes, manage equipment, and ensure safe chemical handling.

This part-time, temporary role requires independence and teamwork, with duties ranging from stock-taking and equipment maintenance to assisting staff and managing the risk assessment portal.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in schools would be highly regarded.
• IT experience to facilitate maintenance of records.
• Understanding of Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and MSDS.
• Knowledge of Work Health Safety and Globally Harmonised System.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of key laboratory areas for Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
• Prepare and organise equipment and materials for classes.
• Advise teaching staff on laboratory safety and chemical handling.
• Maintain and dispose of chemicals, and care for equipment.
• Conduct stock-takes and assist with routine servicing and repairs.

Skills

Lab safety

IT experience

Hazardous Substances

Work Health & Safety

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.