Holy Spirit Catholic College Lakemba
Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent (2 days per week, Mondays & Tuesdays)
About Our School
Holy Spirit Catholic College is an authentic faith community under the patronage of St Mary Mackillop and St Jean Baptiste de La Salle. Holy Spirit is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse Catholic schools offering a truly comprehensive Catholic education. The needs of gifted and highly capable students are catered for through the Newman Selective Gifted Education program and those students with additional learning needs through an outstanding Diverse Learning facility. Holy Spirit Catholic College is a dynamic community preparing young adults for the challenges of the modern world.
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 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:
* competitive remuneration: up to $93,150. Base salary ranges from $71,578 to $83,170. 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
* discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
* generous Employee Referral Program.
About You
Holy Spirit Catholic College Lakemba 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:
* three 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.
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