Laboratory Assistant

at  St Philips Christian Education Foundation Ltd

Posted: 17/01/2025
Closing Date: 14/03/2025
Salary: $76,741.00 - $76,741.00
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: St Philip’s Christian College Gosford
Job Category: School Assistants
St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:

• Christ first
• Serve one another
• Strive for excellence
• Do what is right
• Build community

For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the safe storage of chemicals and other hazardous materials used by the Science Department; ensuring that at all times the Science Department has the chemicals, materials and equipment we need for practical activities; preparation of practical activities to be used by Science classes in Years Five through Twelve. The Laboratory Assistant receives limited direction and instruction and must be able to work independently.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Ensure that all hazardous materials are stored safely, correctly labelled and disposed of appropriately, according to the requirements of WHS legislation.
• Acquire relevant catalogues and price lists.
• Maintain an inventory of chemicals, materials and equipment.
• Order or purchase chemicals, materials and equipment as required.
• Monitor spending to ensure that we remain within budget.
• Prepare practical activities as requested by our Science teachers via email, generally within 24 hours.
• Complete initial risk assessments for each activity (which must be countersigned by classroom teachers).
• Clean and pack away equipment returned from the classroom.
• Maintain a clean and safe prep room.
• Assist teachers to maintain clean and safe laboratories.
• Carry out other duties that are within the limits of your skills, competence, training and/or experience as directed by your supervisor or Principal.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Minimum Certificate IV with preference for a Diploma in a relevant area.
• Appropriate qualifications to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of laboratory and technical practices.
• A sound understanding of chemical and biological safety, and safe work practices in line with Codes of Practice.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A high level of interpersonal skills leading to constructive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• A sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a willingness to embrace new technologies.

• Ensure that all hazardous materials are stored safely, correctly labelled and disposed of appropriately, according to the requirements of WHS legislation.
• Acquire relevant catalogues and price lists.
• Maintain an inventory of chemicals, materials and equipment.
• Order or purchase chemicals, materials and equipment as required.
• Monitor spending to ensure that we remain within budget.
• Prepare practical activities as requested by our Science teachers via email, generally within 24 hours.
• Complete initial risk assessments for each activity (which must be countersigned by classroom teachers).
• Clean and pack away equipment returned from the classroom.
• Maintain a clean and safe prep room.
• Assist teachers to maintain clean and safe laboratories.
• Carry out other duties that are within the limits of your skills, competence, training and/or experience as directed by your supervisor or Principal