First Aid Coordinator

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 20/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1443049

**Location Profile**:
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is a dynamic and innovative school with a wonderfully diverse school community. Our school is built on a foundation of inclusivity and strong relationships. Our pedagogy is inquiry based and we work hard to ensure that all children are safe, cared for and taught at their point of need. Our college is committed to developing strong [Enter Free Text Description here]partnerships with the community and is complemented by our active onsite Community Hub. Our motto is **_Balit Yirramboi_** meaning ¿Strong Tomorrow¿. We firmly believe it takes a village to raise a child.

Our school is built on Bunurong land and is located at 60 Elmhurst Rd, Truganina. At DCC we acknowledge the Bunurong people and how they have cared for the land we learn and play on. We respect their commitment to community and strive to build this commitment within our school. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded and that it is and always will be Aboriginal land.

Built in 2019, we have a beautiful school environment with **Wirrigirri**, our Administration/Library building as our centre, **Djirri Djirri**, our purpose building gymnasium, **Bulen Bulen**, our performing arts space and fantastic classroom spaces in **Waa**, **Wadjil**, **Marram** and **Barraimal**. Our playground spaces have been designed with input from the students; we have a fruit orchard in its infancy and a beautiful piano which can be heard being played during break times.

Our curriculum is inquiry based. We use Launch, Explore, Summarise as our instructional model across all learning areas. Our units of inquiry are transdisciplinary. We have a strong social and emotional curriculum which supports our inclusive and relationship-based philosophy. We also teach Mandarin, Physical Education, Visual Art and Performing Arts. There is support and coaching for teachers at all levels of experience from PTT, graduates to highly experienced teachers as we are always looking to improve. Collaboration is a cornerstone of our practice.

**Vision**

Our vision is to inspire and empower thinkers. We will create authentic relationships to enable successful living and wellbeing. We will become a recognized centre of educational excellence and inclusion.

**Mission**:
Dohertys Creek P-9 College promotes and values academic excellence. We will provide a balanced and high-quality personalised curriculum with a strong focus on student wellbeing. We will deliver a stimulating, nurturing environment and challenge all students to attain their highest potential both academically, socially, creatively and physically.

**Values**

We are a school culture and community of people who are inspiring, accepting and nonjudgmental.

Our values are **_Respect_**, **_Kindness_**, **_Learning_**, **_Teamwork_** and **_Integrity_**.

**Important information to all applicants**:

- Applications should be submitted as PDF with your cover letter / CV and KSC responses contained in the **one** **document.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated experience and skills to meet the first aid needs of children, staff and visitors in the College.

**SC2** A current qualification in nursing and/ or extensive experience working in a busy first aid environment as well as comprehensive knowledge of Anaphylaxis, Asthma and Diabetes.

**SC3** Evidence of exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage work priorities, meet deadlines and develop procedures and guidelines in a first aid setting.

**SC4** Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.

**SC5** Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills that will assist in forming strong relationships with students, staff and other members of the school community (including parents).

**SC6** Demonstrated ability to use office IT systems such as Microsoft word and excel. Knowledge of Compass and/or CASES21 is an advantage but not essential.

**Role**:
This position is 2 days a week. As this is a job share position, flexibility with regards to availability of days on would be advantageous.

The **First Aid Coordinator **at Dohertys Creek P-9 College fulfils an important role in ensuring the safety and welfare of students and staff at the College through provision of first aid. It is expected that they will provide a high level of customer service and be competent in the provision of up to date and relevant information.

The **First Aid Coordinator** is also responsible for maintaining and inputting accurate first aid data which may need to be reported to Teachers, Leadership, Welfare Officers and other stakeholders as necessary. The provision of accurate information is important as it projects a professional image which is