Science Laboratory Assistant
Pymble Ladies' College
Pymble, NSW
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 12/08/2019
Job overview
Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. The College is committed to creating a personalised learning environment for every Pymble girl that is universally acknowledged for its outstanding quality and exceptional opportunities. One of the key elements of our strategic plan Towards 2020: Striving for the highest is the development of a high performance and learning culture to enable the delivery of an excellent education.
The role
The College is seeking an experienced Science Laboratory Assistant to join the Secondary School on a full-time, temporary (long service leave cover) from 12 August 2019 – 26 September 2019. This role is responsible for providing quality support to the staff and students in relation to the requirements for science classes and to maintain the Science laboratories in a WHS compliant manner. The salary for this position will be $ 67 122 per annum.
About you
You will have:
• Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College
• Laboratory experience (at least 5 years desirable) preferably in an educational setting
• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science with Chemistry and Biology at first year level (desirable)
• The ability to continually update and quickly acquire knowledge in laboratory techniques
• The ability to apply practices and procedures to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask
• The physical capability of carrying and transporting stock and equipment on campus as required (as reasonable within WHS standards)
• The ability to assemble laboratory apparatus and equipment and handle chemicals used in science programs in a safe manner and to assist academic staff with practical lessons
• High attention to detail and highly developed problem solving skills, initiative and judgment
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
• Willingness to actively participate in the College’s coaching program and culture
• Ability to demonstrate professional conduct and discretion at all times.
To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint and what makes Pymble an excellent place to work please visit the College website www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
Applications close 3.00 pm Tuesday 21 May 2019.
The successful candidate must have a Working with Children Check clearance.
Pymble Ladies' College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Attached documents
About Pymble Ladies' College
‘Watch Us Change the World’ is our statement of intent. It exists to instil courage in our young women to create the future they want to see for themselves.
Since 1916, a Pymble education has equipped girls with the tools to achieve those dreams, while shaping them as influential and compassionate women. Girls at Pymble Ladies’ College are nurtured to be inquisitive, courageous, and determined, so they can make a difference that will positively change the world.
Our campus sits on 50 acres of beautiful park-like grounds on Sydney’s upper North Shore. The College is a non-selective, independent school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, with Boarding available from Year 7.
Principal
Dr Kate Hadwen
Facilities
The College consists of five separate schools – Preparatory, Junior, Middle, Upper and Senior, on 20 landscaped hectares. Each school caters to the different stages of learning and has a focus on Personalised Education and the wellbeing of each individual student. Students enjoy a variety of first-class facilities including: state-of-the-art Aquatic and Fitness Centre with a 50m swimming and diving pool, weights area, cardio machines and athlete tracking software; sporting fields; tennis and netball courts; hockey fields; gymnasium; 750-seat performing arts centre; agriculture plot; libraries; and buildings dedicated to specialised subjects such as art, music, languages and the sciences.
Curriculum
Pymble Ladies’ College offers a wide range of subjects in accordance with the NSW Education Standards Authority. Students also have the opportunity to study co-curricular subjects such as robotics, filmmaking, dance and art. Specialised programs, including the Pymble Elite Sportswomen’s Program, Pymble Musicians’ Program and the Sokratis Program for high potential learners, as well as overseas exchanges and tours, ensure students have every chance to follow their passions and excel.
School ethos
The five core values of Care, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility reflect the College’s spirit, heritage and traditions as well as its commitment to providing meaningful, personal learning experiences for every Pymble girl.
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