Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Technician

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 4 May 2026

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer

Start Date: Monday, 20 July 2026
Application Closing Date: Monday, 4 May 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (45 hours per fortnight), Permanent

About Our School

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is the only 7-12 Girls Secondary College in the Sutherland Shire. Our modern campus overlooks Burraneer Bay and the Royal National Park, providing a tranquil backdrop for learning in a vibrant educational and faith community.

We require a Laboratory Assistant to join us in a permanent, part time position commencing Term 3 (Monday, 20 July 2026). The hours of work can be flexible and we are happy to negotiate with the right candidate. 

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• competitive remuneration: up to $95,945. Base salary ranges from $73,726 to $85,665. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Laboratory Assistant who is passionate about science to support our science faculty. Responsible to the Leader of Learning Science, the Laboratory Assistant maintains adequate operational systems and oversees the effective day-to-day running of science resources. The position is responsible for providing a safe teaching and learning environment and ensures administrative tasks are completed. You must be able to demonstrate:

• the capacity to safely and effectively prepare science practicals and experiments
• the ability to use RiskAssess and be able to accurately assess risk assessments
• the ability to use Chemwatch or be willing to learn
• a sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements including the safe management, storage, handling and labelling of hazardous material
• the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team and at times autonomously
• a willingness to undergo any relevant training appropriate for the role
• commitment to supporting a positive religious and cultural Catholic School environment.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV and cover letter
• two referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last principal.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety 
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

*SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.*

https://olmcburraneer.syd.catholic.edu.au
Principal:
Christine Harding

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Girl

472 Students
36 Teaching Staff
14 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

OLMC is the only all girls 7-12 College in the Sutherland Shire. The college proudly continues the tradition and charism of the Sisters of Mercy. With our first Year 11 cohort in 2024, the college is experiencing a unique and exciting phase of development and growth. Our teaching and learning environment is one built on personalised learning with the aim to empower students to take charge of their own learning; honouring their interests, career aspirations and goals for a contemporary world.