LABORATORY ASSISTANT (Part Time)

LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Part Time Position

Avondale School is a K-12 independent School owned and operated by the Seventh-day
Adventist Church, located in Cooranbong. The School’s mission is to provide opportunities to
know Christ, develop full potential and cultivate a love of learning.

We are seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic Laboratory Assistant to provide a
high standard of support to our Science Learning Area. This role is responsible for the
preparation and delivery of equipment and materials including the maintaining of equipment
and laboratories in line with WH&S standards and current legislation, for our Science
programs.

This position would be permanent part time during school terms, commencing in February
2026. A full job description is available on request by emailing
admin@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au

The successful applicant will:

Essential Criteria

  • Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and have a knowledge of and
    commitment to supporting the ethos and mission of Avondale School
  • Possess an appropriate Science or Laboratory Technician qualification
  • Be efficient in the utilisation and organisation of resources
  • Have a strong attention to detail
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relate to
    school age students
  • Have strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet time
    sensitive deadlines
  • Possess a sound knowledge of current WH&S legislation and guidelines
  • Have experience and be confident with risk assessment procedures
  • Possess a current Paid Working With Children Check
  • Be a team player

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the requirements for Stage 6 Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  • Have experience working in a school environment

The successful applicant will be provided with access to the Staff Handbook that sets out the
expectations and requirements of employment at the school. The position is subject to stand
down periods during non-school terms. Child protection legislation requires preferred
applicants to be subject to employment screening. Avondale school supports the principles
of equal opportunity employment and encourages diversity in the workplace. Only those with
a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill
this position at its discretion.

Applications including a covering letter, resume and two referees with their current contact
details can be forwarded to Mrs Debra Cooper at admin@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au 

Applications close Monday, 16 February 2026.