ABOUT US

Penrith Christian School is a growing co-educational, independent Christian school for students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a well-established and vibrant community for over 800 students located in Orchard Hills, adjacent to the M4 motorway.
Our motto of Strive for the Highest informs our practice and aspirations for our students. We value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ-centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole-school approach that brings consistency through our bespoke Great Learning, Well People framework, where the learning, wellbeing, pastoral and spiritual needs of students is prioritised, and excellence is pursued.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a professional, friendly and collaborative person who has the necessary qualifications, experience and knowledge to be able to fulfil the requirements of this role. You will be responsible for supporting the Science Faculty in ensuring resources are appropriately managed and support excellent student learning experiences in the classroom. Key responsibilities include:

• support teachers and the delivery of Science lessons and experiments by preparing materials, setting up equipment and packing down
• ensure all lab equipment is in clean and good working condition, perform regular checks, and arranging maintenance when required
• maintain stock, including the storage and handling of hazardous substances according to safety guidelines, and inventory of chemicals and supplies
• provide general laboratory administration such as correspondence and ordering of supplies
• support the Chemical Safety and WHS requirements of the school
• requirement to work some school holidays by negotiation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• experience and recognised qualification in Chemical Safety/WHS (minimum Certificate III in Laboratory Skills) or equivalent training

• support teachers and the delivery of Science lessons and experiments by preparing materials, setting up equipment and packing down
• ensure all lab equipment is in clean and good working condition, perform regular checks, and arranging maintenance when required
• maintain stock, including the storage and handling of hazardous substances according to safety guidelines, and inventory of chemicals and supplies
• provide general laboratory administration such as correspondence and ordering of supplies
• support the Chemical Safety and WHS requirements of the school
• requirement to work some school holidays by negotiatio