Science Laboratory Assistant
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Science
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
20 July 2026
Posted 3 Jul 2026
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1,165
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
78.8
Teaching FTE
48.1
Non-teaching FTE
1,065
ICSEA value
74th percentile · Average SES
9%
EAL/D Background
1%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Blending old with new, the beautiful Cabra campus is just 10 minutes south of Adelaide, CBD. Cabra Dominican College offers an exceptional Catholic co-educational experience for students in Years 7 – 12. Since 1886, Cabra students have benefited from our culture of forward thinking, in a place where tradition meets innovation. Cabra stands for truth and possibility, so each student has the breadth of opportunities to help shape their own pathway in an everchanging world.
Cabra Dominican College is seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of Science Laboratory Assistant to commence as soon as possible.
The position is permanent, part-time for 20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment, materials and resources for practical science and nutrition lessons.
- Support teachers and students during practical activities, demonstrations and experiments.
- Maintain laboratory and kitchen stock, coordinate orders and ensure resources are readily available.
- Ensure laboratories, preparation areas and kitchen facilities are safe, organised and compliant with WHS requirements.
- Manage the safe storage, handling and maintenance of chemicals, equipment and consumables.
- Assist with science events, STEM initiatives and the promotion of science learning across the College.
About You
You are a proactive and organised professional with a passion for science and a commitment to supporting engaging learning experiences for students.
You will ideally bring:
- Relevant laboratory qualifications and/or experience in a laboratory, educational or similar environment.