Secondary School Nurse

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Government schools in Victoria are seeking a part‑time health support role (0.4 FTE) to oversee student health needs, administer meds, maintain confidential records and liaise with parents, staff and health professionals. The role offers flexible scheduling across three days, with guidance from senior management and clear expectations for safeguarding student wellbeing.

The successful candidate will contribute to health and safety across the school, coordinate First Aid services and ensure

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing first aid and responding to medical emergencies in a school or similar setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing student medical conditions, administering medication, maintaining accurate health records and supporting students with identified health care needs.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and confidential medical records, prepare medical correspondence and ensure compliance with relevant Department of Education policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, parents/carers, school staff and health professionals to support student health, safety and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands, exercise sound judgement and work independently as well as collaboratively within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school's student medical conditions database.
• Prepare medical correspondence in accordance with school procedures.
• Order and maintain First Aid supplies for the First Aid rooms and First Aid kits.
• Receive, record and administer student medications in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain the Accident Register and enter data in accordance with Department of Education requirements.
• Keep up to date with Department of Education First Aid guidelines and support the school's compliance with relevant requirements.
• Organise and update student photo medical alerts.
• Assist the relevant Principal Class member in reviewing and updating relevant policies.
• Manage and coordinate the effective provision of health care for students and, where applicable, staff.
• Provide First Aid support at major sporting and other student events as required.
• Maintain records of staff First Aid qualifications and coordinate staff First Aid training as required.
• Participate in relevant professional development to maintain job performance and professional standards of practice.

Skills

First aid & emergencies

Medical conditions management

Medical records & confidentiality

Communication & collaboration

Time management & independence

Job description

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing first aid and responding to medical emergencies in a school or similar setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing student medical conditions, administering medication, maintaining accurate health records and supporting students with identified health care needs.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and confidential medical records, prepare medical correspondence and ensure compliance with relevant Department of Education policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, parents/carers, school staff and health professionals to support student health, safety and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands, exercise sound judgement and work independently as well as collaboratively within a school environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing first aid and responding to medical emergencies in a school or similar setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing student medical conditions, administering medication, maintaining accurate health records and supporting students with identified health care needs.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and confidential medical records, prepare medical correspondence and ensure compliance with relevant Department of Education policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, parents/carers, school staff and health professionals to support student health, safety and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands, exercise sound judgement and work independently as well as collaboratively within a school environment.

Time Fraction: 0.4 (15.2 hours per week) across 3 days per week. (Negotiable)

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing first aid and responding to medical emergencies in a school or similar setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing student medical conditions, administering medication, maintaining accurate health records and supporting students with identified health care needs.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and confidential medical records, prepare medical correspondence and ensure compliance with relevant Department of Education policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, parents/carers, school staff and health professionals to support student health, safety and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands, exercise sound judgement and work independently as well as collaboratively within a school environment.

Role

Time Fraction: 0.4 (15.2 hours per week) across 3 days per week. (Negotiable)

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school's student medical conditions database.
• Prepare medical correspondence in accordance with school procedures.
• Order and maintain First Aid supplies for the First Aid rooms and First Aid kits.
• Receive, record and administer student medications in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain the Accident Register and enter data in accordance with Department of Education requirements.
• Keep up to date with Department of Education First Aid guidelines and support the school's compliance with relevant requirements.
• Organise and update student photo medical alerts.
• Assist the relevant Principal Class member in reviewing and updating relevant policies.
• Manage and coordinate the effective provision of health care for students and, where applicable, staff.
• Provide First Aid support at major sporting and other student events as required.
• Maintain records of staff First Aid qualifications and coordinate staff First Aid training as required.
• Participate in relevant professional development to maintain job performance and professional standards of practice.

Who May Apply

Registered Nurses with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the qualifications, skills and experience required to fulfil the duties 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 (see Workplace 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

Location Profile

South Oakleigh College is a co‑educational secondary school located in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The College is one of the participating schools of the Oakleigh Education Precinct, which is a Victorian Government’s long‑term project to improve educational outcomes in Oakleigh and surrounding areas.

Our values: High Expectations, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Teamwork and our mission statement providing opportunities for the future and a sense of belonging underpin the College's commitment to facilitating a safe and secure environment for all students where they can pursue academic excellence, achieve personal growth and graduate as responsible and resourceful young adults.

The College serves a diverse and multicultural community, providing supportive and stimulating environment for staff and students with impressive facilities and extensive grounds. We foster mutual respect, co‑operation, personal responsibility and a growth mindset that values feedback, effort and resilience. The College highly professional and motivated staff work collaboratively to ensure student welfare needs are met and high expectations are established and pursued.

The College is committed to providing students learning opportunities which develop a broad range of knowledge, skills and values will enhance their lives and empower them for further education and work in a changing world.