First Aid Officer / Nurse

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, communicating effectively, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide First Aid Assistance to Students and Staff.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role 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 Support the first aid facilities and deliver first aid to students.
Manage first aid operations.
Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g.
asthma / anaphylaxis forms and plans, student health plans).
Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records.
Maintain and update first aid records, policies and procedures.
Manage all OHS first aid requirements.
Manage camp and excursion first aid requirements.
Provide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, receiving and processing of standard paperwork.
Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative / first aid functions, e.g.
books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.
Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school.
In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within first aid and the school office.
Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective procedures.
Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures.
Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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, and 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.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******.
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.
Information on the department values is available at: 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 Thornhill Park Primary School was established in 2023 and is located in the suburb of Thornhill Park approximately 40 kilometres west of Melbourne.
Our school currently has capacity for 650 students and caters for students from Years Prep to 6.
Our enrolments are currently around 550, with a growth of up to 900 students expected by term 4 2025.
The grounds sit alongside a new creek installation in the Thornhill Park Estate and is surrounded by many new houses, bike paths and open park spaces.
The school community is culturally diverse with many families coming from a language background other than English.
We provide a strong culture of inclusion and have established a supportive environment for all students.
Our staff have a range of experience and work in teams to provide differentiated programs for all students.
We value the ongoing development of a strong culture and continue to build a team of people who have students at the centre of their decision making and strive to make an impact.
We offer a curriculum based on building strong foundations in Literacy and Numeracy, whilst providing students with a range of real-life and problem-based experiences.
Our teaching spaces also enable us to have a Specialist hub consisting of Physical Education, Food Tech, STEM, Visual and Performing Arts and Auslan.
Our learning environments provide opportunities for students to explore their curiosity and develop as 21st Century citizens.
Thornhill Park Primary School's vision is to ensure; Our students are happy, empowered, curious and resilient learners.
Our curriculum is challenging, engaging, inclusive and relevant and supports each student in achieving their full potential.
Our staff are committed to providing high quality curriculum and a caring, inclusive classroom environment.
Our environment is welcoming, social, safe, positive and stimulating and encourages our students and staff to learn, develop and achieve success.
Our school community is committed to an ever developing, positive, supportive and collaborative partnership between home, school and the community.
Our school values are Respect, Integrity, Persistence and Wellbeing.
We display respect in all aspects of our school lives from the way we interact with each other to the way we treat our environment.
We have integrity by always striving to do our best at school and ensuring we are honest and trustworthy citizens.
We are persistent in challenging situations and always trying to give our very best.
Being persistent enables our community to acknowledge that it is okay to make mistakes as this helps us to learn and to strive for excellence.
We value wellbeing for all members of the community.
We strive for people to be at their best when at school, so we endeavour to differentiate our approach to ensure we are inclusive and provide support for all students and staff.
We recognise that optimal learning occurs when students are happy and healthy.
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