<p>Gilroy Catholic College is looking for a passionate and dedicated Laboratory Assistant to provide support and assistance to our teachers.</p> <p>The Laboratory Assistant is accountable for:</p> <p>-Employees are required to support the mission, teachings and ethos of the Catholic Church’s work in schools.</p> <p>-Demonstrated ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team</p> <p>-Demonstrated ability to follow direction, prioritise and meet set deadlines</p> <p>-Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a range of personnel</p> <p>-Strong planning and organisation skills</p> <p>-Demonstrated ability to maintain the quality of assigned work</p> <p>-Preparation of practical work for use in the classroom, including general and complex laboratory experiments</p> <p>-Preparing simple chemical solutions and, under instruction, more complicated<br>solutions</p> <p>-Developing and using appropriate storage systems, including for dangerous and toxic substances consistent with material safety data sheets</p> <p>- Have a current Working with Children Check</p> <p>Typical Experience and Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Tertiary qualifications in the relevant area of study</li> <li>Appropriate demonstrated experience</li> </ul> <p>Please respond to the above criteria in your cover letter.</p> <p>All applications are to include a <strong>cover letter</strong>, curriculum vitae and three (3) current professional referees. If applicants are currently working in a school the Principal must be one of the referees. All referees listed must also include a mobile phone number as well as work numbers.</p> <p>Please include your Tertiary qualifications, registration details with the CEDP, please also provide a copy of your current <strong>Working With Children Check Number</strong> <strong>with expiry date</strong>.&nbsp; <strong>If you don't have a PIN or HRTC number with the CEDP please apply to </strong><a href="https://tinyurl.com/y8xke696"><strong>https://tinyurl.com/y8xke696</strong></a></p> <p dir="ltr">The Organisation</p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 83 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.</p> <p dir="ltr">CEDP promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Successful Candidates for all positions at CEDP must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian <a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check">here</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>