Reception & First Aid Assistant

Government schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Rangeview Primary School in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs seeks an Education Support role focused on First Aid. The position is for 2 days per week, 5 hours per day, with potential extension to 2027 for the right candidate.

The role involves supporting student health and wellbeing, data management, and coordination under supervision. The successful candidate will have a Level 2 First Aid qualification, experience with student records, and the ability to work with teachers, students and

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining student records and managing first aid assessments.
• Ability to work independently and advise management in the work area.
• Proficiency in office systems and equipment relevant to First Aid processes.
• Ability to cooperate with teachers, education support staff, students and parents.
• Commitment to professional learning in First Aid, with a current Level 2 First Aid qualification and working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assess and administer first aid to students.
• Order, store, monitor and administer medication and medical supplies in accordance with regulations.
• Contact parents and emergency services as required.
• Liaise with teaching staff re any problems/queries about students' medical conditions.
• Maintain first aid policies, procedures and related documentation.
• Undertake clerical and word processing duties in support of the school's first aid.

Skills

First Aid

Student records

Office systems

Team collaboration

Professional learning

Education

Level 2 First Aid qualification

Job description

Rangeview Primary School is situated in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.Extensive development of our schools facilities and grounds have created engaging and contemporary learning spaces.

The 690students enrolled reflect the diversity of cultural and social backgrounds within the local community. The school provides the breadth and diversity of programs for individuals at all levels. Rangeview demands and enjoys a highly dedicated and capable staff who are proactive and reflective in their orientation; an active and enthusiastic parent community; and an informed and committed School Council that is supported by its wide ranging and organised sub-committee structure. Significantly our students display considerable pride in our school and have high expectations of themselves and the way in which they achieve in all areas.

Our aim is to constantly strive to improve the learning outcomes for students in an atmosphere that is caring and supportive and in which successes are shared and celebrated. The focus on a growth mindset and learner agency continues into the next School Strategic Plan. The other two goals are to maximise learner growth in literacy and numeracy andto develop confident, resilient students equipped to thrive in the contemporary world.

The continued development of teaching pedagogy and practice with the integrated use of technology to support student learning and engagement.

Students experience a comprehensive curriculum inclusive of a range of extracurricular activities,including: student representative council, junior and senior school choir, school band, interschool sport, and school leadership programs. Additional lunchtime programs including Lego Club, Chess Club, Science Club and library activities offer opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences.

Our students develop in an environment that respects them as individuals; has high expectations and accepted standards of behaviour, tolerance and co-operation. Student health and wellbeing is foremost in our thinking and support.

Location Profile

Rangeview Primary School is situated in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.Extensive development of our schools facilities and grounds have created engaging and contemporary learning spaces.

The 690students enrolled reflect the diversity of cultural and social backgrounds within the local community. The school provides the breadth and diversity of programs for individuals at all levels. Rangeview demands and enjoys a highly dedicated and capable staff who are proactive and reflective in their orientation; an active and enthusiastic parent community; and an informed and committed School Council that is supported by its wide ranging and organised sub-committee structure. Significantly our students display considerable pride in our school and have high expectations of themselves and the way in which they achieve in all areas.

Our aim is to constantly strive to improve the learning outcomes for students in an atmosphere that is caring and supportive and in which successes are shared and celebrated. The focus on a growth mindset and learner agency continues into the next School Strategic Plan. The other two goals are to maximise learner growth in literacy and numeracy andto develop confident, resilient students equipped to thrive in the contemporary world.

The continued development of teaching pedagogy and practice with the integrated use of technology to support student learning and engagement.

Students experience a comprehensive curriculum inclusive of a range of extracurricular activities,including: student representative council, junior and senior school choir, school band, interschool sport, and school leadership programs. Additional lunchtime programs including Lego Club, Chess Club, Science Club and library activities offer opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences.

Our students develop in an environment that respects them as individuals; has high expectations and accepted standards of behaviour, tolerance and co-operation. Student health and wellbeing is foremost in our thinking and support.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience in effective student record management, First aid assessment and care management

SC2 Ability to work independently, and to provide advice and support to management in respect to to the work area

SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to First Aid processes.

SC4 Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others, in the area of First Aid, with a current Level 2 First Aid qualification and employee working with childrens.

Role

This position is for 2 days per week, 5 hours per daywith the potential to extend into 2027 for the right candidate.

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

Typical duties of the First aid Assistant:

• Assess and administer first aid to students.
• Order, store, monitor and administer medication and medical supplies in accordance with the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances legislation.
• Contact parents, emergency services, allied and community health as required.
• Liaise with teaching staff re any problems/queries about students medical conditions.
• Refer to and liaise with other appropriate colleagues (eg. Principal, SWO) and health professionals as appropriate.
• Maintain Accident/illness Register and enter data according to DE&T requirements
• Prepare and maintain yard duty bumbags, first aid boxes for classrooms as well as excursion/camp first aid kits.
• Prepare and monitor first aid budget
• Maintain first aid supplies, paper and stationery for health centre.
• Develop procedures and documentation in relation to First Aid duties
• Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools computer system in relation to first aid
• Print and update lists of students and their medical conditions
• Liaise with the Student Enrolment Officer to ensure newly enrolled students medical information is printed/collected and distributed to appropriate staff
• Coordinate the distribution of medical care forms /action plans as required, following up with parents to ensure they are completed.
• Communicate with parents/guardians to ensure that students medical information is correct and up to date
• Maintain and update First Aid policies and procedures.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations in work practices and in the maintenance of environment and equipment.
• Participate where appropriate in meetings relating to health and safety issues.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Maintain filing and archiving system in accordance with school procedures in relation for First Aid.
• Undertake clerical and word processing duties in support of the schools first aid.
• Additional duties as required by the Principal and/or Business Manager.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx