Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1459692
Job posted: 18/12/2024
Closes: 14/01/2025
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated skills and expertise necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position, including the appropriate qualifications, technical skills, and expertise as relevant to the position eg.
registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse/endorsed enrolled nurse with experience.
SC2 Demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication skills and a high level of interpersonal skills, including the capacity to provide advice and support to students, staff, and parents in respect to the work area.
Additionally possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and be entrusted with private and sensitive information.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to organise own work, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and as part of the broader student administration teams.
SC4 Experience in the delivery and coordination of student and family health and wellbeing services in a school setting.
SC5 Basic computer literacy for the purpose of maintaining records and the ability to learn new systems quickly, if required.
SC6 Demonstrate capacity as a member of a high performing professional learning community to be a global learner and leader, striving to exceed expectations and achieve international standards of excellence.
Role
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.
Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.
Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.
Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
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
The daily duties include and are not limited to:
Ensure students attending First Aid are provided with first aid for accidents and illness;
Ensure parents/carers contact occurs when necessary;
Ensure supplies are maintained at all times and all first aid kits are regularly checked and fully resourced;
Ensure student medical alerts are all current and communicated effectively to staff working with students;
Record & report first aid visits are outlined in the DET guidelines;
Administer medication as directed by medical practitioners in accordance with the school policy;
Where relevant consult with Student Wellbeing Leader and/or senior staff when student welfare concerns arise;
Ensure first aid room is clean, well organised and maintained according to OH&S standards;
Liaise with the relevant camp/excursion coordinator and provide up-to-date medical information and summary documentation prior to all camps/excursions;
Ensure medical officer for each camp/excursion is provided with appropriate medical information and medical kit;
Arrange the appropriate Professional Learning and maintain records for staff to update First Aid, CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis or other relevant qualifications;
Review and update existing anaphylaxis policy and practices in consultation with senior staff as per Ministerial Order 706, conducting twice yearly staff briefings required;
Perform duties as requested by the Principal class.
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.
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.
Location Profile
Footscray City Primary School (FCPS) is a Foundation to Year 6 school established in 1877 in the inner-west suburb of Footscray, in the City of Maribyrnong, seven kilometres from central Melbourne.
Mission
We are future making for every child so that they are learning to learn, learning to thrive and learning to contribute.
Vision
Our students will possess the skills, knowledge and ways of thinking that enable them to embrace learning, respond to challenges and thrive as active members of the community.
Values
At Footscray City Primary School we are a diverse and inclusive COMMUNITY who value:
Taking RESPONSIBILITY for our learning and our impact on our selves, others and our environment.
Thinking and acting with KINDNESS which means we are friendly towards others and considerate of their feelings.
Demonstrating RESILIENCE by persisting and being courageous when faced with challenges in our learning and relationships.
Learning and Teaching
The school focuses on the development of student capabilities in literacy and numeracy, believing these are the foundations for learning all areas of curriculum.
Community Involvement
The parent community is actively involved in the school and their children's learning.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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