Reception & First Aid Assistant

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: 1451194

**Location Profile**:
Rangeview Primary School is situated in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Extensive development of our school¿s facilities and grounds have created engaging and contemporary learning spaces.

The 700 students enrolled reflect the diversity of cultural and social backgrounds within the local community. The school provides the breadth and diversity of programs for individuals at all levels. Rangeview demands and enjoys a highly dedicated and capable staff who are proactive and reflective in their orientation; an active and enthusiastic parent community; and an informed and committed School Council that is supported by its wide ranging and organised sub-committee structure. Significantly our students display considerable pride in our school and have high expectations of themselves and the way in which they achieve in all areas.

Our aim is to constantly strive to improve the learning outcomes for students in an atmosphere that is caring and supportive and in which successes are shared and celebrated. The focus on a growth mindset and learner agency continues into the next School Strategic Plan. The other two goals are to maximise learner growth in literacy and numeracy and to develop confident, resilient students equipped to thrive in the contemporary world.

The continued development of teaching pedagogy and practice with the integrated use of technology to support student learning and engagement. This has been the focus of the one to one BYO iPad program and an example of our innovative educational growth as a school.

Students experience a comprehensive curriculum inclusive of a range of extracurricular activities, including: student representative council, junior and senior school choir, school band, interschool sport, and school leadership programs. Additional lunchtime programs including Lego Club, Chess Club, Science Club and library activities offer opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences.

Our students develop in an environment that respects them as individuals; has high expectations and accepted standards of behaviour, tolerance and co-operation. Student health and wellbeing is foremost in our thinking and support.

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated experience in effective student record management, First aid assessment and care management

SC2 Ability to work independently, and to provide advice and support to management in respect to to the work area

SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to First Aid processes.

SC4 Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others, in the area of First Aid, with a current Level 2 First Aid qualification.

**Role**:
The role of the school's First Aid Officer is to work independently providing first aid for students / staff with an illness or injury and ensuring DET procedures and processes are followed. This position is also required to support the administration staff as directed with a responsibility to work co-operatively as part of the team, ensuring a productive and efficient workplace.

**The working hours are between 9.00m - 3.30pm, one day per week during the school term.**

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established and direction is readily available.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction. Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others. More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.

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 con