Science Laboratory Assistant

Science Laboratory Assistant | 7-12 | 738 students
Our Lady of The Sacred Heart College Kensington
Commencement Date: Term 2, 2024
Closing Date: Friday, 12 April 2024
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time 55 hours per fortnight

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington we are a community of the heart; living and learning together to provide a holistic education to every young woman who wishes to pursue academic excellence, be brave and confidently extend themselves in and out of the classroom.

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 17 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:

• competitive salary range of $68,825 - $79,971, 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
• flexible working arrangements 
• discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About you

The successful applicant will support the Science department in maintaining laboratory resources, and preparing equipment, chemicals and other resources for practical lessons in a secondary school environment. This role is not mainstream science lab work but rather a type of work which is unique to secondary school science labs.

Essential Criteria:

• TAFE Laboratory Technician Qualifications or equivalent
• experience in laboratory work
• previous experience in a Secondary School setting (desirable)
• experience managing chemical safety using the Chemwatch Platform and familiarity with the Risk Assessment Tool (desirable)
• ability to use discretion and judgement in working under general supervision and/or broad guidance to select equipment, organise work and services and achieve outcomes within time constraints
• excellent organisational skills that would allow for the timely ordering of equipment and the preparation of apparatus and solutions
• specific knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations involving hazardous chemicals and a range of quality control and maintenance skills are essential components of the position
• be an active member of the school WHS Group
• ability to maintain a safe working environment
• ability to work effectively within a team
• ability to work under limited direction
• possess effective interpersonal skills
• competence in using technology and record keeping
• possess effective communication skills both written and verbal
• professional presentation
• an understanding and ability to support the Catholic ethos and engage in the Catholic life of the College
• a commitment to the full range of College activities
• ability to complete Sydney Catholic Schools safety audits for Science, Technology, and Applied Studies (TAS) and Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA).

You will have attained:

• an Employee ID registration number with Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) or a commitment to Register to Work in SCS.

Application Process:

Applications must be addressed to the College Principal, Ms Gilda Pussich, via the email address below, containing the following;

• a current resume
• covering letter, addressing the above essential selection criteria
• three referees, including name and contact details.

℅:careers@olshkensington.catholic.edu.au

(please do not apply through Seek)

Please note applicants may be interviewed and appointed before the closing date. You are encouraged to make your application as soon as possible.

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.