School Officer - Science Laboratory Assistant in Innisfail

About this job

Commencement Date: Monday, 18 January 2027

Employment Type: Permanent Term-Time / 32h 55m per week

Salary Range: $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm Friday, 23 October 2026

Good Counsel College is a small, but growing, Catholic co-educational secondary school with a strong sense of community and pride that offers a quality and holistic educational experience for students in Years 7-12. It operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns and enjoys collaborative partnerships with Catholic Primary schools in Tully, South Johnstone, Silkwood, Innisfail and Babinda whilst also welcoming students from state and other schools who are seeking a Catholic education for their children and who share our values. The College strives to provide a quality education for the whole person in a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow, emotionally, spiritually, academically and physically.

About the Role

In this role, the School Officer (Science Laboratory Assistant) will work alongside teaching staff to support the delivery of Science. The primary focus of the role is the preparation, organisation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and materials, ensuring practical activities are well prepared and operate safely and effectively. The role will also provide learning and practical support to students during classroom and laboratory activities.

A Certificate III in Education Support or higher is desirable, along with experience working in a laboratory or similar environment. The successful applicant will have strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to engage positively with students in both classroom and practical learning environments.

In this role, the chosen candidate will be required to:

• Provide practical assistance and guidance to students during practical lessons including students with diverse special needs under the direction of a teacher.
• Assist with evaluating and assessing the learning needs of students under the direction of a teacher.
• Under guidance, assist in science program activities, including experiment design and demonstration.
• Prepare, set up, and dismantle equipment for experiments, ensuring proper disposal of waste materials.
• Handle stock solutions, chemicals, and hazardous materials following established procedures.
• Contribute to stock take, ordering of science resources, and maintenance of equipment database.
• Collaborate with teachers to manage equipment return and storage.
• Enforce safety protocols and participate in housekeeping for efficient laboratory operations.

In addition to:

• Attend team meetings as required and support collegial learning.
• Undertake ongoing professional development to learn and apply new knowledge and skills.
• Playground supervision.
• Other appropriate tasks as directed/requested by the principal.
• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions.
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable).
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave - following 1 year's continuous service.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description.

Enquiries: Mr Paul Melloy, Principal

P: 07 4063 5***

E: ************@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.