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Hi All,

I am going on maternity leave (yay!) starting Term 2 2014. The position is for 4 days per week and requires some chemistry qualification. Apply by Monday 3rd March. Details can be found at:

http://www.redlands.nsw.edu.au/go/about ... ortunities

Cheers,
Kirsty

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