Science Laboratory Assistant

1 day ago


Windsor, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Job no: 509028

Work type: ongoing full-time

Location: Bede Polding College - South Windsor

Categories: Other

Bede Polding College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and committed person to the role of Science Laboratory Assistant.

About the Role

The candidate must be dynamic, enthusiastic, well-organised, and innovative in their role, as well as having the ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide support for the science laboratories.

Key Selection criteria

The role of the Science Laboratory Assistant is a delegated responsibility by the Principal and will work closely with the Head of Science and the Science Department for the leadership and management of the following key areas:

  • Preparing and organising equipment and materials for Junior and Senior classes (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) through the Risk Assessment Web Portal
  • Providing advice and assistance to teaching staff in regards to matters of laboratory safety
  • Proper care, handling, labelling, maintenance and disposal of all chemicals
  • Safe handling, maintenance and care of all scientific and laboratory equipment, electrical goods and instruments
  • Computing Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment forms and obtaining relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Conducting regular stock-takes
  • Performing routine servicing and maintenance of equipment
  • Arranging repair where necessary of equipment by external agencies
  • Caring for fauna and flora in accordance with current regulations
  • Cleaning and returning to store all apparatus used in practical work periods
  • Cleaning of laboratories, preparation and storage areas and maintaining a neat and ordered storage system
  • Other duties as directed.

General clerical tasks

  • Ordering equipment and chemicals
  • Unpacking, sorting and checking new equipment
  • Locating, counting and recording items and chemicals
  • Setting up an accident report file and reporting all accidents
  • Checking for repairs to Science classroom furniture and fixtures, etc
  • Reporting malfunctions to the College Maintenance.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Significant experience in schools would be highly regarded
  • IT experience to facilitate the maintenance of records
  • Relevant Science qualifications
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the use of Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and Materials Safety and Data sheets
  • Understanding of and implementation of Work Health Safety and Globally Harmonised System
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in laboratory technician practices
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Self-starter who shows initiative
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision
  • Be physically capable of undertaking associated manual work
  • Current First Aid Certificate would be an advantage
  • Current Working With Children Check approval number is essential.

Application Process

Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;

  • Current CV
  • Cover letter
  • Three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last principal.

Benefits

There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all—we also offer:

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Salary packaging
  • Wellbeing initiatives and resources
  • Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
  • Extensive growth and development opportunities
  • Ex-gratia leave
  • Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
  • State-of-the-art facilities

Apply Today

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Advertised: 30 Sep :09 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 08 Oct :10 AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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