Laboratory and Classroom Support Assistant

10 hours ago


Belconnen, ACT, Australia Catholic Education Full time
Overview

Salary: $73,725 plus superannuation

Employment Status: Part-time | 60 hours per fortnight

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Term 1, 2026

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large co-educational Year 7-12 Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in the ACT. The College is committed to equity of access to, and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation of leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 1,350 students.

About the Role

The Classroom Support Assistant works closely with the Senior Laboratory Technician in following established protocols to prepare and provide equipment and chemicals, maintain accurate chemical registers, Safety Data Sheets, and risk assessments. The role involves supporting student learning by working individually or in small groups under the direction of class teachers, assisting in extending highly capable students and providing targeted support to those with learning difficulties. The Classroom Support Assistant collaborates with teachers to plan and deliver effective teaching programs, help maintain a quality learning environment, and assist with the supervision and preparation of students with disabilities during various activities, including excursions and extracurricular events.

Benefits and Opportunities
  • 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
  • Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities
  • Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
  • Free onsite parking
  • Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Qualifications
  • Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
  • First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain
  • Hold a Certificate IV or equivalent relevant experience
Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries

Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au


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