Science Laboratory Assistant Commencement Date: 28 January 2025 Employment Type: Term Time, fixed term until January 2026 (15 hours per school week) Salary Range: SOF L4 $35.90 to $37.03 Gross per hour Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Friday 29 November 2024 St Mary's Catholic College, Woree, Cairns Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education for the families of this exciting and dynamic region.
Committed and dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide students with the supportive and caring environment essential for their spiritual, academic, social and physical development.
Young men and women are educated in a co-educational environment which prepares them for the "real" world after secondary education and allows for a variety of learning styles.
About the Role The position of Science Laboratory Assistant is an important and valued position in the College.
As a member of staff, the person contributes to the development of the College and its Catholic Ethos and follows the guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct document from Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The person must be able to use discretion and judgement in working under general supervision and/or broad guidance to select equipment, organise work and services, and achieve outcomes within time constraints.
Specific knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety regulations involving hazardous chemicals and a range of quality control and maintenance skills are essential components of the position.
This role is fixed term, term time, 15hrs per week, working 5 hours on each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30am - 2pm.
Work Requirements Hold a Working with Children Blue Card Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education What we offer Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) 14 Weeks' paid parental leave Access to Employee Assistance Program For further information about the role, please download the Position Description: Science Laboratory Assistant Position Description Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
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