Demonstrated ability to provide first aid assistance and respond calmly and effectively to student health and wellbeing needs.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also operating independently when required.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and contributing positively to a student-centred school environment.
The First Aid Assistant supports the effective operation of Balwyn High School's First Aid service by providing first aid assistance to students, maintaining accurate records, supporting medication administration processes, liaising with parents and carers, and undertaking a range of administrative duties associated with the day-to-day operation of First Aid.
The role works collaboratively with the First Aid Officer and Wellbeing Team to ensure students receive timely care and support throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
Student Care and First Aid Support
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Provide first aid assistance to students presenting to First Aid in accordance with school procedures.
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Assess and respond to routine student presentations requiring basic first aid treatment and care.
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Escalate complex, ongoing or serious medical matters to the First Aid Officer, leadership staff or emergency services as appropriate.
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Assist with the supervision and monitoring of students who are unwell or recovering prior to returning to class or being collected by a parent/carer.
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Support the administration of student medications in accordance with school procedures.
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Contact parents/carers regarding student illness, injury or collection requirements.
Administration and Record Keeping
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Maintain accurate records of all student presentations using the school's student management systems.
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Maintain student medical records, care plans and medication documentation as directed.
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Assist with the preparation and maintenance of First Aid documentation, reports and correspondence.
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Monitor and maintain first aid supplies, equipment and consumables.
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Assist with ordering, stock control and inventory management for the First Aid Centre.
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Support compliance with school policies and procedures relating to student health and first aid.
Operational Support
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Assist in maintaining a safe, organised and welcoming First Aid environment.
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Support the coordination of student health-related appointments and communications.
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Liaise with teaching and education support staff regarding student wellbeing and first aid matters.
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Provide administrative support to the Wellbeing Team as required.
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Undertake other duties consistent with the classification and responsibilities of the role.
Responsibilities During First Aid Officer Absences
When the First Aid Officer is not in attendance, the First Aid Assistant may receive higher duties and assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of First Aid, including coordinating first aid responses, making operational decisions and escalating matters to leadership as required.
Qualifications
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Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate.
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Current CPR qualification.
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Current Employee Working with Children Check.
Desirable
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Experience working in a school, healthcare, community services or customer service environment.
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Experience using Compass or similar student management systems.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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
[email protected]
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.
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
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
Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:
A specific response to all the selection criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to not more than 3 pages.
The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the selection criteria.
Apply via School Jobs Vic at: https://www.vic.gov.au/school-jobs
Part-time (0.8 FTE) would be considered for the successful candidate
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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
Information about Balwyn High School, its ethos, programs, the Strategic Plan, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be obtained at our website: www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au
