Ed Support Level 1-Range 4

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Hume - Wodonga

Reference: 1498143

Location Profile

Belvoir Special School is a multi-mode specialist school in Wodonga which provides a high quality educational program for students with mild, moderate and profound intellectual disabilities. Many students also have a level of Physical disability. Students range in age from five to eighteen years of age. In 2014 the school moved to a brand new purpose built facility which has been constructed for a peak enrolment of around 180 students. Current student population is 179.

To attend the school students must meet the statewide eligibility criteria and are enrolled at Belvoir Special School after consultation with parents, previous schools or kindergartens and appropriate paramedic personnel if needed, in accordance with the school¿s documented enrolment policy. Our school¿s philosophy is reflected in its programs and based on the belief that children learn best in a co-operative environment that is happy, challenging, supportive and non-threatening. Belvoir is a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support School and has developed a school culture that is reflected by the ideals of SWPBS.

As a school we encourage active involvement and participation of students, staff, parents, caregivers, volunteers and the wider community. Belvoir is committed to developing lifelong learners who are encouraged to pursue their individual strengths and talents. Our aim is to enable all students who graduate from Belvoir to live an `enviable life¿ which allows them to achieve all their dreams. To do this we require committed teachers who see the special characteristics of all our students and will strive to ensure each individual feels safe, is confident and valued as a person.

Selection Criteria

KSC 4 Demonstrated experience in effective record management, activity recording, assessment and care planning.

KSC 5 Communicate well with staff, students and their families from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.

KSC 6 Relevant training and qualifications

Role

A school nurse supports the Belvoir Special School community. The role involves and is not limited to:-

- Developing and implementing health plans.
- Providing confidential health advice and health care for children with special needs, disabilities; and medical conditions.
- Supporting, advising, and referring young people to Mental Health Practitioners.
- Providing advice to parents, caregivers and staff on management of illnesses and control of infectious diseases.
- Implementing immunisation programs.
- Provide education on personal, social and health care to students and families, such as Asthma, diabetes and epilepsy,

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 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

- Provide an effective primary nursing role and ensure appropriate and timely first aid treatment for students and staff during the school term.
- Provide health advice regarding the management of student health needs to staff as applicable.
- Administer Schedule 2 and 3 (non-prescription) medications.
- Administer medication to students which is supplied by parents/guardians; Contact and refer to other medical and health practitioners, where needed.
- Consult with parents/guardians regarding illness/injury refated matters.
- Work with RN to ensure that staff are up to date in relation to medical alerts/medical data, particularly in relation to Anaphylaxis and Asthma management, communication plans and Health Plans.
- Assist RN with the Immunisatlon program for students.
- Work with RN/staff and parents to ensure students with high medical needs are met,
- Maintain well documented health records on all students including medical history, incidents, and treatment reporting.
- Liaise with teachers regarding the management of an individual student's condition or injury when necessary Working with RN to ensure medical management plans (including risk minimisation plans) for students with anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, and other serious medical conditions are updated regularly and communicated to relevant staff.
- Practice within a professional and ethical nursing framework.
- Advocates for and protects the rights of children and young people.
- Coordinates, organises, and provides health promotion considering the whole of school community approach and focuses on all sectors of the school.
- Entering Injury Report Data on to CASES21, XUNO and Edusafe.
- Organising first aid supplies for excursions, camps, and whole-school activities.
- Monitor defib machines across the school.
- Reviewing and replenish first aid kits located in various locations around the school to ensure all items are within expiration date and are fully stocked.
- Participates in ongoing professional development as relevant to the role and registration requirements.
- Other duties as directed by the school Business Manager or Principal

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 (seeWorkplace 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) viamarrung@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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:

- Current Victorian Nurses Board Registration
- First Aid Certification- updated 3 yearly
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification
- Willing to obtain training within the education setting (Anaphylaxis and Asthma Victoria qualifications).
- Current experience as a EEN Nurse within the past 5 years
- Current driver's licence
- Satisfy a Working with Children Check
- A high standard of written English is required and a capacity to use online management systems.
- 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.

Please ensure that your application includes:

- Aresume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
- Asection addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

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

Applications close Thursday 23 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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