Laboratory Assistant - St Patrick's College

Position: Laboratory Assistant
Commencement Date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Term-Time
Hours per week: 30
Hourly Rate: $35.93 - $37.06 (pending experience)
Applications Close: 3 May 2024About usSt Patrick’s College embraces its motto of ‘Seek and Serve Christ’. It enjoys a rich history built on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers, St Patrick’s College is a co-education Catholic College with a combined current enrolment of approximately 1500 students. St Patrick’s College offers a unique experience for students, consisting of a dual campus concept catering exclusively for Years 7 to 10 at the Mercy Campus and Years 11 to 12 at the Senior Campus. Our students are encouraged to excel in personal growth and faith development in a learning environment that offers a broad-based curriculum. Our staff work collaboratively with students and their families in an attempt to challenge students to become active learners to prepare them for success in a variety of pathways.Mackay, Queensland is located 970 kilometres north of Brisbane with a population of over 125,000. Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia and for our beautiful beaches and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.Your RoleApplications are invited from suitably qualified applications for the term-time position of Laboratory Assistant to join the staff of St Patrick's College, Mackay. This is a term-time continuing position for 30hpw, for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.The Laboratory Assistant works under general supervision of the Head of Department and provides support services to the Science Teaching programs of the College.For more information, please review the .About youWe are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about education and working with students.The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.A Diploma in Laboratory Skills and Practice or relevant qualifications and experience would be highly regarded.What we offer

• Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 4
• Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the

for employment in Catholic Schools * Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees

• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Scott McSherry, Deputy Principal, St Patrick's College, Mackay on 4994 8700.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 3 May 2024.Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.# bethedifference