Laboratory Assistant
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
6 November 2026
Posted 23 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-10
School staff (FTE)
79.6
51.5 teaching · 28.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
606
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
364 girls · 242 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position: Laboratory Assistant
Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027 (18th January 2027)
Employment Status: Term-Time continuing
Hours per week: 38 hpw
Hourly Rate: $37.01 to $38.17 per hour (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday, 6 November 2026
About us
Catherine McAuley College opened in 2022 to meet the growing demand for high-quality Catholic secondary education in the Mackay region. Commencing with its inaugural cohort of Year 7 students, the College has been strategically growing one year level at a time and will complete its full Years 7-12 profile by 2027.
Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, Catherine McAuley College offers first class facilities to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.
Underpinned by the College values of Learning, Courage, Faith & Mercy, Catherine McAuley College is committed to providing a quality Catholic education in a welcoming, safe and secure learning environment. The Charism of the Sisters of Mercy inspires the College's educational mission and helps to shape the College's identity
Your Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Catherine McAuley College, Mackay, in the position of Laboratory Assistant. This is a term-time continuing position for 38hpw, commencing from Term 1, 2027 (18th January 2027).
We are seeking applicants who have the knowledge and practical skills to support the effective operation of a science laboratory environment, with the ability to safely manage chemicals, laboratory equipment and resources while maintaining compliance with workplace …