First Aid Officer - 2 Days Per Week (Ed Support Level 1-Range 2)

First Aid Officer - 2 days per week (Ed Support Level 1-Range 2) Job posted: 26/04/2024
KSC1 . Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a first aid support function.
KSC2. Demonstrated capacity to support management in respect to the work area.
KSC3.   Demonstrated capacity to work well in a school team environment.
KSC4 . Demonstrate high level oral and written communication skills.
KSC5 . Demonstrated the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to a first aid officer.
Responsibilities Attend to students and staff who present for first aid treatment Administer medication to students requiring daily medication Communicate with parents regarding injured or ill students Maintain records of all medication or treatment, only administer medication within DET guidelines and only after permission from parents or guardians Manage the First Aid room in accordance with Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Policy and Guidelines Manage Staff Asthma online training and provide Anaphylaxis training Organising staff first aid training & CPR updates as advised by OHS officer Maintain student health support plans (i.e., Anaphylaxis, Asthma) and ensure that staff are kept up to date with this information Organise staff immunisations Liaise with parents to ensure that student health information & medical plans are up to date, medication is supplied and within use by dates Preparing first aid kits and lists for excursions Maintain adequate stocks of First Aid materials in the First Aid Rooms, including the preparation and restocking of portable First Aid kits Arrange for the laundering of linen and ensure proper standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the Health Centre following DET infection control guidelines Maintain (in conjunction with the College cleaners) the First Aid Centre in a clean, orderly and hygienic condition Perform general office duties when requested, by the Business Manager and/or PCO Team Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
DE Values The Department's employees commit to upholding DET's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET'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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Other Information The First Aid Officer will be required to assist with first aid for students. The ability to adapt and attempt new tasks at the direction of the Business Manager and Principal will be essential in this role. The hours of duty are Wednesdays and Fridays from  8.30am to 3.30pm.
Experience with CASES21 Admin would be preferred Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Experience with Compass would be preferred Level 2 First Aid Certificate would be required Location ProfileSpringside West Secondary College is a new school being established in the growth corridor of the north western suburbs in the new suburb Fraser Rise.

The school opened at the beginning of the 2018 school year with an enrolment of 171 students- 35 in Year 10 and 136 in Year 7. In 2019 the enrolment profile of the entire school grew to over 400 students, with cohorts at Years 7, 8, 10 and 11. In 2020 the school grew to an enrolment of 740 students with a full program of years 7-12, in 2021 the enrolment of the school was 970 students. In 2022 we grew to 1200 students, and we now have an enrolment of over 1500 students. During 2024 we anticipate the enrolment profile will grow to over 1600 students.

The design concept of Springside West Secondary College is contemporary, reflecting education research in exemplary learning settings. 

Springside West Secondary College is dedicated to developing an inclusive high achieving culture. We strive at all times to know our students and direct their learning in accordance with our school values: Growth: We are motivated learners, always striving for personal development and academic excellence; Challenge: We take responsibility for our learning and seize new opportunities with determination and optimism; Community: We treat all members of our community with respect and are responsible for our actions and environment.
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. 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, specialised  student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******
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 1298 jobs are currently listed for Schools (Government)#J-18808-Ljbffr