- Join a collaborative and well-resourced Science Department
- Support engaging, hands-on practical learning experiences
- Term-time role (38 weeks) offering strong work-life balance
About the Role
Newington College is seeking a motivated and organised Laboratory Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning within our Science Department. This is a permanent, full-time role (term time only, 38 weeks per year), based at our Stanmore campus.
Working under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, you will play a key role in preparing and maintaining laboratory resources, supporting practical lessons, and ensuring the safe and effective operation of our science laboratories.
This role is critical to the smooth running of practical science lessons and will involve a mix of technical preparation, resource management, and collaboration with teaching staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and setting up practical experiments and laboratory equipment
- Supporting teachers and students during practical lessons, including setup and pack down
- Providing technical guidance on equipment use and laboratory procedures
- Managing chemical stocks and ensuring compliance with safety and storage requirements
- Maintaining laboratories and preparation areas in a safe, clean, and organised condition
- Assisting with procurement, stock control, and equipment maintenance
- Supporting the delivery of large-scale practical assessments and science activities
You will work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with the potential to support across multiple laboratory spaces.
Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting People & Culture at
[email protected]
About You
We are seeking a candidate who is organised, proactive, and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and support within a laboratory environment.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- A Certificate III (or equivalent) in a relevant field
- Experience working with chemicals and familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Knowledge of chemical storage, handling, and disposal practices, including GHS labelling
- Strong time management and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Sound judgement, initiative, and problem-solving capability
- A collaborative approach and positive contribution to team culture
Experience in a school environment or familiarity with platforms such as RiskAssess will be highly regarded.
About Newington College
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness. That also applies to everyone who works here - from teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.
Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, Newington College is an ELC to Year 12 school in Sydney’s humming inner west and the north shore. From 2026, the College will begin our exciting transition to co-education, welcoming girls into Kindergarten and Year 5. The College has more than two thousand students across five vibrant campuses and is a member of the GPS Association of NSW. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future.
If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could help us achieve our goals – we’d like to hear from you.
Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans are available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au
Newington's Commitment to Child Protection
The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, teaching staff will be expected to possess a current First Aid qualification.
To Apply:
To be considered, applicant must:
- be eligible to work in Australia that means holding appropriate and current visa or be Australian citizen
- submit their application in a PDF formatted document containing an updated resume and cover letter. The entire document should not exceed 6 pages
- apply electronically via this SEEK page or Newington Career page: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
- apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be conducted upon receipt of applications, not necessarily following the application closing date.
- Applications close on Friday, 12 June 2026
