AddressSchool Support Officer Science Lab Assistant | 7-12 | 955 students
Marist Sisters’ College, Woolwich
Commencement Date: Week 5, Term 3, 2024 (negotiable)
Closing Date: Monday, 1 July 2024
Capacity: Permanent, Part-time
About the College
Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich is a unique place for girls to learn, explore, discover and grow into competent and capable young women. Infused with the Marist spirit, our school’s strong family atmosphere nurtures students' individual and collective needs so they become critical thinkers, capable networkers, independent learners and team players.
As a ‘girls-only’ school, our students develop and challenge themselves through participation in STEM, sport, the arts and academia which includes the Newman Selective Gifted Education Program. Effective teaching and wellbeing programs equip our young women to meet the challenges of further study, professional workplaces and global responsibility.
What we offer
In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.
SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.
In addition, we offer:
- a competitive salary range - $68,825 - $75,168 per annum plus superannuation
- 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
- discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
- generous Employee Referral Program.
About you
The successful applicant will support the administrative & practical functions of the College Science Faculty working 65 hours per fortnight: 5 days - 8:30am to 3:30pm.
This is a permanent, Level 4, position, commencing Term 3, Monday 19 August 2024.
Is this you?
- energetic, inspired approach in supporting the areas of the Science Faculty
- outstanding collaboration and communication skills
- professional approach to teamwork.
To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate;
- a commitment to supporting the spiritual and cultural Catholic school environment for young women in the Marist tradition
- strong organisation and time management skills
- experience in preparation of practical work for use in the classroom, including general and complex laboratory experiments
- experience in preparation of simple chemical solutions and, under instruction, more complicated solutions
- develop and use appropriate storage systems, including those for dangerous and toxic substances consistent with material safety data sheets
- competence and confidence in using a variety of ICT including Microsoft Office Applications
- demonstrated ability to follow direction, prioritise and meet set deadlines
- effective communication skills both written and verbal
- professional presentation
- demonstrated ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
- flexible, adaptive, and willing to assist with a diverse range of support roles across the College.
You will have attained:
- familiarity with the Mac OSX, COMPASS, Risk Assess and Google Applications
- previous laboratory experience or working knowledge of laboratory processes
- current First Aid qualifications
- possess a sound knowledge of current WH&S legislation and guidelines
- SCS Employee ID number or a commitment to Register to Work in SCS.
Application Process:
Applications must be addressed to the College Principal via the email address below with the following:
- a cover letter
- an application addressing each of the selection criteria
- current resume
- certified copies of qualifications
- completed Employment Application Form for Support Staff
Dr Anne Ireland, College Principal
Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich
Email: ***************@syd.catholic.edu.au (Personal assistant to the Principal)
(please do not apply through Seek)
Please note candidates may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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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.
