Laboratory Assistant - Booragul, Australia - Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
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Posted: 22/11/2023-

Closing Date: 29/11/2023- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Booragul- Job Category: OtherSt Paul's Catholic College Booragul is seeking a Temporary Part Time Laboratory Assistant to join the team in 2024 for 12 months on Friday's.

St Paul's Catholic College offers an inclusive, welcoming and comfortable environment.

The calm, nurturing setting has been designed to allow students and staff to feel at home in developing their varied capacities and skills.

The growth of the students is nurtured and encouraged by a supportive faculty through the provision of creative freedom, empowerment of the individual and opportunities for prayer and reflection.

The curriculum, both formal and informal, focuses on spiritual growth and reflects a respect for the diversity of all 750 students, their differing levels of abilities, strengths, weaknesses and gifts.


The Laboratory Assistant is directly responsible to the Leader of Learning Science and works in collaboration with Science Teachers to ensure materials are prepared safely and in a timely manner for the delivery of the Science curriculum, and that resources and facilities are well maintained.

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the ordering of equipment and may be involved directly with timetabled classes (including excursions when appropriate).


Desired Skills and Experience:


EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

  • Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the community
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain the school science laboratories and general science equipment in clean and workable order for science classes, organising repairs as necessary
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment
  • Experience in preparation of laboratory solutions and handling, storage and disposal of chemicals in compliance with regulations
  • Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet various deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Postgraduate laboratory/scientific qualifications or equivalent
  • Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
  • Completion of anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.


BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

  • Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
  • A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Training and staff development programs
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees
  • Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

TO APPLY

  • Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
  • Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed
    under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Applications close:
Wednesday 29th November at 11.59pm

_Additional information_

  • The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zerotolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation._
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