First Aid Officer

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

John Paul College in Frankston is seeking a compassionate First Aid Officer to join the Student Services team. The role focuses on frontline healthcare, managing student medical plans, and responding to health needs in a busy secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will provide a calm, professional service to students, families and staff, support immunisation programs, and help ensure a safe, healthy school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health, nursing, first aid or similar role.
• Provide First Aid HLTAID011 and CPR certifications.
• Experience responding to medical incidents in a school setting.
• Excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote and Teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of first aid care and respond appropriately to student illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies.
• Coordinate and maintain student medical management plans, health care plans and medical alerts.
• Liaise with parents, guardians, staff and medical professionals regarding student health.
• Support students with chronic and complex health needs, including asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and other medical conditions.
• Coordinate health and medical requirements for camps, excursions and College events.
• Maintain medical records, medication registers and confidential health information.
• Monitor and maintain first aid supplies, emergency medications and medical equipment.
• Support student immunisation programs and health promotion initiatives.
• Assist in the delivery of staff first aid, anaphylaxis and health-related training.
• Ensure compliance with all child safety, health and safety requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

CPR certification

Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse

Advanced First Aid qualifications

Tools

SIMON / student management systems

Job description

John Paul College, Frankston is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with a rich heritage in the traditions of the FCJ sisters and the Marianists. We believe every student’s success is grounded in quality learning and teaching, and a school culture that fosters wellbeing, promotes resilience and inspires faith in action.

Our teachers and staff are supported through ongoing professional learning and a strong commitment to best practice, creating an environment in which both students and staff can thrive.

We are seeking a compassionate, highly organised and experienced First Aid Officer to join our Student Services team.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the health and safety of our students. The successful applicant will provide frontline healthcare support, coordinate student medical management plans and respond to a wide range of student health needs in a busy secondary school environment.

The First Aid Officer will help ensure the Health Centre operates effectively and efficiently while providing a calm, professional and supportive service to students, staff, parents and visitors. This role would suit an experienced First Aid Officer, Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting young people and promoting student health and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a high standard of first aid care and respond appropriately to student illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies.
• Coordinate and maintain student medical management plans, health care plans and medical alerts.
• Liaise with parents, guardians, staff and medical professionals regarding student health.
• Support students with chronic and complex health needs, including asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and other medical conditions.
• Coordinate health and medical requirements for camps, excursions and College events.
• Maintain medical records, medication registers and confidential health information.
• Monitor and maintain first aid supplies, emergency medications and medical equipment.
• Support student immunisation programs and health promotion initiatives.
• Assist in the delivery of staff first aid, anaphylaxis and health-related training.
• Ensure compliance with all child safety, health and safety requirements.

About You

You are a caring and proactive health professional who enjoys working with young people and thrives in a busy environment. You are calm under pressure, highly organised and committed to providing exceptional support to students, families and staff. Most importantly, you are passionate about promoting student health and contributing positively to the College community.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a health, nursing, first aid or similar role.
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated experience responding to medical incidents and emergencies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, OneNote and Microsoft Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external health professionals.
• Advanced First Aid qualifications.
• Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse qualifications.
• Experience working within a school or youth setting.
• Knowledge of SIMON or other student management systems.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a purpose-driven environment where student health is a priority. As part of our Student Services Team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while working within a supportive and collaborative community.

Why Join John Paul College?

• A welcoming and inclusive workplace culture.
• Supportive leadership and strong team collaboration.
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• Modern facilities and a well-resourced Health Centre.
• The opportunity to contribute to the health, safety and success of over 1,450 students.
• Commencing in January 2027

Application will close:

Wednesday 4 November at 4.00pm. Please note that shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received.

The John Paul College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are a child safe employer and we are committed to the welfare of children and young people in our protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct.