Secondary School First Aid Officer

Heatherwood School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Heatherwood School, a government secondary school in Melbourne, is seeking a First Aid Officer to provide high-level first aid and health support to its students and staff. The role includes administering medications and contributing to student wellbeing within established policies and procedures.

As a fixed-term, part-time position based at Heatherwood School in Donvale, the successful applicant will work under supervision with a focus on safety, compliance with Child Safe Standards, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in first aid and health support in school or similar setting.
• Ability to manage first aid including anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, seizures and medication administration.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level first aid and health support to students, staff and visitors in line with school policies.
• Administer medications as required under medical plans.
• Support health and wellbeing programs and liaise with teachers and families.

Job description

Position Description: First Aid Officer

Location: Heatherwood School

Begin Date: As soon as possible

End Date: 21/12/2027

Regular/Temporary: Fixed Term

About Heatherwood School

Heatherwood School is a proud government, co-educational secondary school for students with mild intellectual disabilities, located in Donvale in Melbournes inner eastern suburbs. Established in 1958, Heatherwood draws students from a wide geographical area, with approximately 90 per cent of students travelling to and from school via school buses.

Our students are at the heart of everything we do at Heatherwood. They bring energy, humour, curiosity and individuality to our school every day. We celebrate who they are, what they can do and the progress they make. Our staff build strong relationships with students and work alongside them to discover their strengths, build confidence, develop independence and experience success.

Heatherwood School caters for approximately 240 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our curriculum is ageappropriate and based on the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, with responsive learning to meet the individual strengths, needs and aspirations of every student. Students access learning from Foundation Level C (FLC) and above, with a strong focus on developing both academic and functional skills. The school also offers the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) in Years 11 and 12.

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Heatherwood provides students with opportunities to gain recognised qualifications through certificate courses including Hospitality, Sport and Recreation, Agrifoods, Computer Technology and Retail. Alongside these pathways. students participate in a rich range of specialist, vocational and community-based learning programs including Digital Technology, Physical Education, Food Technology, STEM, Outdoor Education, Horticulture, Protective Behaviours and Visual Art.

Our students also have opportunities to develop real-world skills through programs such as Future Ready, Work Experience and Independent Living Skills. A strong Camp Program provides students with opportunities to challenge themselves, build friendships, develop resilience and independence.

Heatherwood School has an extensive range of learning facilities, including a gyrnnasiurn. kitchens, digital technologies and science spaces, an onsite house for living skills, kitchen garden, fitness areas, playgrounds, horticulture facilities and basketball courts. Our new Specialist Hub will be finalised this year and will include a performing arts space, trade kitchen and dining area, food technology facilities and a creative digital space.

Teachers and ES staff work closely together as a team to support students to learn, participate. develop their independence and achieve their goals. We value collaboration, strong relationships, high expectations and a shared commitment to seeing the very best in every student.

At Heatherwood, we are proud of our students, our staff and our commitment to 'Learning for Life.

Role

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.

Administering medication in accordance with Medical Plans.

Administering first aid to students as needed.

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.

The First Aid Officer provides high-level first aid and health support services to students, staff and visitors in accordance with Department of Education policies and school procedures. The role requires the provision of timely, compassionate and professional care, including accurate assessment of illness and injury, implementation of appropriate treatment, and determination of follow-up actions.

The position supports the school's commitment to student wellbeing, safety and compliance with Child Safe Standards. The role operates with a degree of autonomy within established guidelines and works collaboratively within the school;,s wellbeing and administration teams.

The successful applicant will demonstrate professionalism, discretion, empathy and a strong commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of students.

Selection Criteria (THESE CRITERIA MUST BE RESPONDED TO IN APPLICATION)

KSC 1 - Demonstrated experience in the provision of first aid and health support services within a school or similar setting.

KSC 2 - Demonstrated capacity to manage first aid with the appropriate training and experience to manage anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, seizures and administer medication.

KSC 3 - High-level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.

KSC 4 - Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to liaise effectively with students, staff and parents.

KSC 5 - Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of a team and contribute positively to a school environment.

Preferred Qualifications (School can arrange training if not trained In all)

Diabetes trained to monitor students

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

ASCIA Anaphylaxis Verifier Certificate.

Asthma First Aid for Schools Certificate.

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 hl!P-:llwww.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.as

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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:

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 w work in Victorian Government Schools.