Laboratory Assistant

Posted: 01/05/2023- Closing Date: 14/05/2023- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Mayfield- Job Category: Administration & Office SupportSan Clemente High School Mayfield is seeking a permanent part-time (30 hours per week) Laboratory Assistant to join the team.

Join a professional and committed team devoted to the development of each of their 600 students across years 7-10;
San Clemente prides itself on being a diverse, multicultural school with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds. It seeks to provide many opportunities for our students while recognising that each individual is unique with different talents and strengths.

San Clemente enjoys an excellent reputation within the community. The positive relationships that exist between parents, students and staff allow for a harmonious educational setting which accommodates the whole person. The school endeavours to foster the individuality and potential of all students, recognising the uniqueness of each person, with their specific academic and pastoral needs being well catered for by a compassionate and dedicated staff.

San Clemente is committed to continual improvement in all aspects of school life. Student wellbeing is seen as central to academic achievement and thus it has comprehensive pastoral care structures in place, along with a commitment to student centred learning

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, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOEW AND**
- 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: Sunday 14th May 2023 at 11.59pm**

**_Additional information_**
- The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zero-tolerance of any abuse. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and comply with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Codes of Conduct._
- This position has been determined as child related and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be verifying the successful applicant’s Working with Children Check for Paid Employment prior to commencing working in the position. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian._
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children._