Science Laboratory Assistant

Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College is an independent school for girls in years 7 – 12. Established in 1875 by the Sisters of Mercy, Monte has a proud tradition of commitment to the Catholic faith, academic achievement and cultural endeavour. Heritage buildings and landscaped grounds provide an attractive educational environment.

The College is seeking a Science Laboratory Assistant to join our collaborative and innovative Science Faculty in Term 1, 2025. Reporting to the Head of Department – Science, this is a full time (5 days per week) position working term time only (38 weeks) supporting the Science Faculty in maintaining laboratory resources, and preparing equipment, chemicals and other resources for practical lessons in a secondary school environment.

Key Requirements:

• Knowledge of science laboratory protocols.
• Knowledge of chemicals and biological specimens.
• Knowledge of hazardous substance legislation and regulations, particularly as it applies to schools.

Successful applicants will demonstrate an understanding that this role is not mainstream science lab work but rather a type of work which is unique to secondary school science labs.

As a school community, Monte places a strong emphasis on collegiality and professional development. Monte staff embrace and celebrate the Mercy values of respect for human dignity, compassion, justice, service to others, and commitment to the poor. All staff are dedicated to preparing our students for a life of success, significance and purpose and support the belief that education should be a rich interweaving of knowledge, skills and spirituality. Monte provides a professional working environment that reflects and celebrates diversity.

Staff at Monte enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Dedicated staff learning and meeting areas and access to the latest technology
• Ongoing professional and pastoral development including staff conference days and workshops with leading local and international education presenters
• Staff scholarships for external academic course work
• “Monte Active” program designed to support the health and wellbeing of all staff including access to the College gym and swimming pool as well as a variety of activities at no cost
• Regular staff morning teas and social opportunities
• Staff choir

Applicants must be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the College.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Monte website, click on “About Monte” and then “Working at Monte”

http://www.monte.nsw.edu.au

Applications close 29 November 2024

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to provide a valid Working With Children Check number.