First Aid Officer

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

**Occupation**:Administration

**Location**:Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

**Reference**:1487801

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

**SC4** Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

**SC5** Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

**SC6** A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:

- The school first aid officer / administrative assistant provides basic first aid to students and staff, manages health records and action plans, maintains first aid supplies and facilities, coordinates staff first-aid training, and handles various administrative tasks like attendance, data entry, and communication with parents. The position will predominately operate from the main reception building, however, may require movement in / around the school grounds.
- In addition, the first aid officer / administrative assistant fulfils an important customer service function by being one of the first points of contact that the school community may have with the school. 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 operating in a consistent, professional, courteous and efficient manner at all times. This role ensures a safe and well-supported school environment by integrating health services with essential daily operations.

**Responsibilities**:
**First Aid**
- Provide immediate basic first-aid: Respond to injuries and illnesses and manage the sick bay.
- Manage student health data: Maintain and update student health records, medical action plans (e.g., for asthma, allergies, diabetes), and registers of students with serious conditions.
- Administer medication: Dispense and record medication according to instructions from parents or health professionals.
- Liaise with parents and emergency services: Contact guardians to pick up sick or injured students and coordinate with emergency services and the school office during incidents.
- Maintain supplies and facilities: Keep the sick bay and first aid kits clean, stocked, and well-maintained.
- Coordinate in conjunction with the HR Manager, the timely implementation of annual school-wide First Aid Training including the preparation and communication of training materials and ensuring accurate attendance and completion records are maintained.
- Act as the First Aid Warden during emergency situations and training drills.
- Ensure compliance: Adhere to Department of Education policies and guidelines and assist with audits and updates to meet OH&S requirements.
- Support school events: Help prepare first aid kits and provide health support for excursions, camps, and other off-campus activities.
- Data entry and record-keeping: Accurately record treatment notes in school systems (eduSafe Plus and Compass) and maintain accident registers.
- Coordinate the Immunisation Program (in consultation with the Shire of Yarra Ranges) for students in years 7 and 10 and the staff flu vaccination program.

**Administration**
- General office duties: Assist with reception, answer phones, and handle general administrative tasks.
- Sort incoming mail for distribution and preparing mail for external postage.
- General photocopying.
- Maintain general tidiness of both office spaces and kitchenette.
- Maintain the student activity locator (SAL) to record activities and excursions that happen outside school hours or school grounds.

**Who May Apply**:

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

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**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:
**DE Values**:

- 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 expe