Science Laboratory Assistant

Salary Range: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation 
Employment Status: Part-time | 70 hours per fortnight
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 12 October 2026, Term 4 | Negotiable 

Trinity Catholic College Goulburn is a regional co-educational Year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in NSW. The College is committed to equity of access to and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and the New South Wales Education Authority (NSW) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 770 students.

About the Role   

The Science Laboratory Assistant is a member of the Science faculty team that plays a key role in supporting science classroom teachers to ensure that all students can access and participate in the curriculum and activities to achieve the academic goals required for independent learning and confident participation. They have the capacity to provide specialist technical advice, direction, and assistance.

Benefits and Opportunities   

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility 

• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Certificate III in School-Based Education Support or Laboratory Techniques; current enrolment in an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) university program; or experience as a Classroom and Learning Support Assistant
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process   

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.   

Position-specific queries: Gaye McManus on 02 4821 3600 or via email gaye.mcmanus@cg.catholic.edu.au. 
Application queries: Recruitment Team on  02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.