First Aid Coordinator (0.4)

Job type: Part time / From 20/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1443049 Location Profile Dohertys Creek P-9 College is a dynamic and innovative school with a wonderfully diverse school community.
Our school is built on a foundation of inclusivity and strong relationships.
Our pedagogy is inquiry based and we work hard to ensure that all children are safe, cared for and taught at their point of need.
Our college is committed to developing strong partnerships with the community and is complemented by our active onsite Community Hub.
Our motto is Balit Yirramboi meaning 'Strong Tomorrow'.
We firmly believe it takes a village to raise a child.
Our school is built on Bunurong land and is located at 60 Elmhurst Rd, Truganina.
At DCC we acknowledge the Bunurong people and how they have cared for the land we learn and play on.
We respect their commitment to community and strive to build this commitment within our school.
We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded and that it is and always will be Aboriginal land.
Built in 2019, we have a beautiful school environment with Wirrigirri , our Administration/Library building as our centre, Djirri Djirri , our purpose building gymnasium, Bulen Bulen , our performing arts space and fantastic classroom spaces in Waa , Wadjil , Marram and Barraimal.
Our playground spaces have been designed with input from the students; we have a fruit orchard in its infancy and a beautiful piano which can be heard being played during break times.
Our curriculum is inquiry based.
We use Launch, Explore, Summarise as our instructional model across all learning areas.
Our units of inquiry are transdisciplinary.
We have a strong social and emotional curriculum which supports our inclusive and relationship-based philosophy.
We also teach Mandarin, Physical Education, Visual Art and Performing Arts.
There is support and coaching for teachers at all levels of experience from PTT, graduates to highly experienced teachers as we are always looking to improve.
Collaboration is a cornerstone of our practice.
Vision Our vision is to inspire and empower thinkers.
We will create authentic relationships to enable successful living and wellbeing.
We will become a recognized centre of educational excellence and inclusion.
Mission: Dohertys Creek P-9 College promotes and values academic excellence.
We will provide a balanced and high-quality personalised curriculum with a strong focus on student wellbeing.
We will deliver a stimulating, nurturing environment and challenge all students to attain their highest potential both academically, socially, creatively and physically.
Values We are a school culture and community of people who are inspiring, accepting and nonjudgmental.
Our values are Respect , Kindness , Learning , Teamwork and Integrity .
Important information to all applicants: Applications should be submitted as PDF with your cover letter / CV and KSC responses contained in the one document.
Please ensure you include the details of 3 referees within your application.
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills to meet the first aid needs of children, staff and visitors in the College.
SC2 A current qualification in nursing and/or extensive experience working in a busy first aid environment as well as comprehensive knowledge of Anaphylaxis, Asthma and Diabetes.
SC3 Evidence of exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage work priorities, meet deadlines and develop procedures and guidelines in a first aid setting.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.
SC5 Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills that will assist in forming strong relationships with students, staff and other members of the school community (including parents).
SC6 Demonstrated ability to use office IT systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of Compass and/or CASES21 is an advantage but not essential.
Role This position is 2 days a week.
As this is a job share position, flexibility with regards to availability of days on would be advantageous.
The First Aid Coordinator at Dohertys Creek P-9 College fulfils an important role in ensuring the safety and welfare of students and staff at the College through provision of first aid.
It is expected that they will provide a high level of customer service and be competent in the provision of up to date and relevant information.
The First Aid Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining and inputting accurate first aid data which may need to be reported to Teachers, Leadership, Welfare Officers and other stakeholders as necessary.
The provision of accurate information is important as it projects a professional image which is the aim of Dohertys Creek P-9 College at all times.
Confidentiality is a vital component of this position.
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 TYPICAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: Assess and administer first aid to students and staff.
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 regarding any problems/queries about student's medical conditions.
Refer to and liaise with other appropriate colleagues (e.g.
Principal Team, Leading Teachers, Wellbeing team) and health professionals as appropriate.
Maintain Accident/illness Register and enter data according to DET requirements.
Prepare and maintain yard duty bags, first aid boxes for classrooms as well as excursion/camp first aid kits.
Prepare and monitor first aid budget.
Maintain first aid supplies and stationery for first aid room.
Perform head lice checks as required.
Develop procedures and documentation in relation to First Aid duties.
Assist with the liaison and communication between parents, staff and members of the wider community.
Receive and provide information to client enquiries and provide direction and advice in line with school policy and procedures.
Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the school's computer system in relation to first aid.
Prepare correspondence according to school procedures that is relevant to the First Aid duties (e.g.
Head lice notices and Proformas).
Distribute as necessary copies of medical information to class teachers, sickbay emergency folder etc.
Print, update & share lists of students and their medical conditions to colleagues as required.
Liaise with the Student Enrolment Officer to ensure newly enrolled students' medical information is communicated 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 student's 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 the environment and equipment.
Provide education to staff in relation to common health conditions (e.g.
Anaphylaxis/allergy/asthma).
This includes presenting the twice-yearly briefings on anaphylaxis, asthma and diabetes.
Produce regular articles on pertinent health issues through the College newsletter and website.
Participate where appropriate in meetings relating to health and safety issues.
Always maintain confidentiality.
Ensure first aid records are maintained and archived in accordance with DET retention of records guidelines and procedures.
Any ad hoc duties as required.
Who May Apply Applicants with a current qualification in nursing and/or extensive experience working in a busy first aid setting as well as strong administrative skills are encouraged to apply.
Applicants will also be required to hold a current Level 2 first aid certificate as well as training in anaphylaxis, asthma and diabetes that meets DET requirements.
EEO AND OHS Commitment 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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion for all.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
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: 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.
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