Laboratory Assistant - Lochinvar
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Food Technology
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
11 October 2026
Posted 28 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
105.3
81.8 teaching · 23.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
973
Indigenous students
12%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
518 girls · 455 boys
53%
47%
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar is seeking a permanent part time Laboratory Assistant (21hrs p/w) to join the team in January 2027
St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883 is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12.
The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness.
The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College.
Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, well equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Laboratory Assistant is directly responsible to the Leader of Learning Science and works in collaboration with Science Teachers to ensure materials are prepared safely and in a timely manner for the delivery of the Science curriculum, and that resources and facilities are well maintained. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the ordering of equipment and may be involved directly with timetabled classes (including excursions when appropriate).
St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883 is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12.
The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness.
The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College.
Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, well equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Laboratory Assistant is directly responsible to the Leader of Learning Science and works in collaboration with Science Teachers to ensure materials are prepared safely and in a timely manner for the delivery of the Science curriculum, and that resources and facilities are well maintained. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the ordering of equipment and may be involved directly with timetabled classes (including excursions when appropriate).