We are looking for an outstanding Science Laboratory Assistant to join the team at Scone Grammar School.
Maximum term | Part-time
Contract commencing Term 1, 28 January and concluding 26 June 2026
About the role:
The Science Laboratory Assistant plays a key role in supporting the science department and enhancing student learning. This position assists teachers in delivering high-quality science education by preparing resources across chemistry, biology, physics, and general science.
Why work for us?
Our team is at the heart of what we do at Scone Grammar School, and Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
-Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
-Career and development opportunities across the Newcastle Anglican community.
-The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment!
-The opportunity to make a significant difference in our students’ futures
Your skills and experience:
-Experience in lesson preparation and setting up of equipment and chemicals
-Ordering of resources
-Maintenance of risk assessments with teachers
-Demonstrated knowledge of WHS regulations and chemical safety in an educational or laboratory setting.
-Competency with ICT relevant to laboratory operations and record-keeping.
-Strong organisational and time-management skills.
-Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Desirable:
-Proficient in the use of Chemwatch and Risk Assess
Essential:
-Relevant qualifications in laboratory operations, a related field OR working towards
-National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes).
-NSW Working with Children Check
-Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School.
About Scone Grammar School
Scone Grammar School (SGS) is an Anglican Co-Educational School for positive, flourishing learners from Preschool to Year 12. Based in the Upper Hunter and part of Newcastle Anglican, our Christian faith and values lay a safe, caring foundation. We have wonderful teams, a caring and striving SGS Community, and we place an emphasis on fostering a positive culture not only for our students, but our staff as well.
Who we are?
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au
For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au
How to apply:
Applications to be submitted online via the advertising platform, your application must include your CV and a cover letter addressing your experience and the essential criteria.
We encourage early applications.
Closing date: 23 November 2025
Applicants will be willing to support the Christian life of the school
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people and are committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing
