First Aid Officer

Department of Education Victoria; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Melba Secondary College in Croydon NSW seeks an Education Support Class member to provide essential First Aid support and health services for students. The role includes coordinating medications, maintaining medical records, and supporting school health initiatives.

You will work under supervision with teachers and welfare staff to ensure student wellbeing. The position focuses on first aid care, administration, and health coordination, with opportunities for professional development within the

Qualifications

• Provide CPR and First Aid per standards
• Maintain accurate student records and communications
• Work well in a multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide primary First Aid care to sick or injured students and staff
• Administer medications as per medical plans and maintain accurate records
• Maintain student medical alerts and communicate with staff
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to support student wellbeing
• Maintain health and safety records and ensure confidentiality
• Lead or support first aid training and staff development
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Business Manager

Skills

First Aid

Communication

Teamwork

Administrative tasks

Education

HLTAID011 First Aid

HLTAID009 CPR

Asthma/Epilepsy/Anaphylaxis training

Tools

Cases21

Compass Management System

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Croydon NSW

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Melba Secondary College is a single campus school of approximately 710 students located in Croydon that provides a comprehensive education for students from Years 7 to 12. The goals set out in the Strategic Plan focus on improving the learning growth of all students with a particular focus on implementation of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, School‑wide Positive Behaviour Supports and point of need teaching using.

The third and final stage of the school rebuild has commenced and is expected to be completed in 2027. This includes a new college oval, Performing Arts building upgrade, car parking and landscaping.

Melba Secondary College offers a safe, positive, learning environment, which strives to develop a sense of pride and community that is underpinned by the College values (STRIVE) of Success, Teamwork, Resilience, Integrity, Valuing Excellence and Engagement.

The College has a "whole child" focus which ensures we cater for the academic, physical, emotional and social welfare of all students. Our College Pathways approach embeds student voice and agency into their learning journey, with students having a say in their education journey throughout Year 7-12. This is underpinned by the belief that when students are provided some voice and agency in their learning journey that they will be more engaged, more invested and, therefore, more successful.

Melba Secondary College offers a broad and engaging curriculum across all Domain Areas which includes an extensive range of subjects as part of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM).

Selection Criteria

• SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
• SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

5.5 hours per day - Monday and Tuesday only

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co‑ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
• Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

First Aid Support

• Provide primary First Aid care to sick or injured students and staff
• Administer medications as per medical plans and maintain accurate records
• Ensure student medical alerts are up to date and communicated effectively to staff
• An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to support a holistic partnership with teachers, parents and student wellbeing staff

First Aid Records and Administration

• Record all details of first aid attendance and parent communications
• Enter and maintain injury report data in relevant systems
• Maintain and update student, staff and school records in school systems
• Maintain an Accident/Incident Register on Edusafe Plus for students and advise on health and safety issues within the College environment
• Maintain registers for students with specific health needs
• Ensure all records are accurate, confidential and compliant with relevant policies

First Aid Supplies and Facilities

• Organise and maintain first aid supplies for excursions, camps and school activities
• Review and replenish first aid kits in line with OHS requirements
• Ensure the furst aid room is clean and meets OHS standards
• Manage medication and equipment supplies

Safety and Procedures

• Adhere to the local first aid protocols
• Manage the first aid area in accordance with Department of Education policy and guidelines
• Respond to emergency situations with support and guidance

Training and Professional Development

• Maintain and update staff records for first aid, CPR and other relevant qualifications, including keeping records of staff training and certifications
• Participate in specific first aid training and professional development

Communication and Liaison

• Liaise with relevant staff regarding medical conditions
• Communicate with parents regarding students' ongoing and immediate medical needs
• Liaise with the Occupational Health and Safety Officer as needed

Other Duties

• Follow professional obligations, including child safe standards and Mandatory Reporting legislation
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal or Business Manager
• Assist with various administrative tasks as required
• Assist with yearly athletics day and swimming day

Essential Skills

• Course in Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLATAID009)
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
• Current training in Asthma, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in an environment with a wide variety of people in a personable, professional and confidential manner
• Demonstrated administration experience with possession of computer and document management skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC - Employee)
• An ability to work within a multi‑disciplinary team and to support a holistic partnership with teachers, parents and student wellbeing staff
• Preferable experience of using Cases21 and the Compass Management System to record and review student records.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case‑by‑case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal