School Officer

1 month ago


Wodonga, Australia Townsville Catholic Education Full time

About the role

Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale  is seeking an experienced and dedicated  School Officer - Laboratory Assistant to commence 20 January 2025.This is a  Term Time, Permanent position completing 24 hours a week during the school term, with school holiday times off.

The Laboratory Assistant assists with the preparation and delivery of equipment and materials for the Science Learning Area, maintaining control of equipment and laboratories in order 

The School Officer - Laboratory Assistant will assist with the preparation and delivery of equipment and materials for classes in the Science Learning Area, primarily in Years 7-12. The position will assist in the management of equipment and laboratories in order to support the Science programs throughout the College, in accordance with Work Health and Safety and applicable legislative requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Provide effective assistance for the science programs throughout the College by ensuring that equipment, materials and chemicals are prepared in readiness for science laboratory experiments Assist in the design/demonstration of experiments under supervision of academic staff, where some discretion and judgement are involved Under direction, prepare, maintain, organise, set-up and dismantle equipment and materials for routine experiments or student projects and dispose of waste materials Under direction and within existing routines, methods and procedures, prepare, maintain and dispense stock solutions, simple chemical mixtures and compounds, cultures or similar materials Maintain inventory records and equipment maintenance log. Other duties as reasonably directed.

About you

The ability to work collaboratively with staff and engage in discussion of contemporary issues and research to improve professional practice Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision Understanding of Work Health and Safety and associated safe work practices in a laboratory environment Knowledge and understanding of Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and Materials Safety Data Sheets.

Mandatory Criteria

Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government Current Driver’s Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

Relevant qualifications – Cert III Laboratory Skills/Cert IV Laboratory Techniques Previous experience in the education field would be considered advantageous.

What we offer

Competitive Hourly Rate Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary  Modern facilities, equipment and resources Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave Deferred Salary Scheme Access to corporate health schemes Induction processes and professional learning programs Access to Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing programs and initiatives.

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