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

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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Medowie, Australia

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Posted: 12/03/2024-

Closing Date: 17/03/2024- Job Type: Permanent - Part Time- Location: Medowie- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingCatherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is seeking a Permanent Part time (30hrs p/w)
Laboratory Assistant to join the team from term 2.

Commencing in 2021 with Years 7 & 8, the newly established Catherine McAuley Catholic College is expected to grow annually to a Years 7-12 Learning Community in 2025.

The College is committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners and educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all.

The College is located in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change.

Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour's drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area.

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

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
:
Sunday 17th March 2024 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._