First Aid Officer

Permanent - Full Time

Melbourne, Victoria.

The College

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.

As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.

The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.

The First Aid Officer supports the mission, vision and values of Parade College community, providing health support and first aid services to fulfil the College's duty of care to students and staff.

The First Aid Officer works collaboratively with team members to ensure effective and efficient administration of First Aid services across the College. The First Aid Officer ensures that the First Aid Office is a welcoming, supportive, effective, and efficient environment for students and staff.

The key responsibilities and duties of the role include:

• To attend student, staff and visitor emergency and non-emergency situations in a calm, caring and compassionate manner whilst modelling the College's Vision and Values in providing first aid as required.
• To support the education of and information dissemination to Parade College staff about all health conditions of students for the purpose of enabling students to fully participate in College life.
• To ensure all first aid supplies and kits, and medical records and reports are updated and current.

This is a full-time ongoing position based at the Bundoora Campus of the College. This position attracts seven weeks' school holidays. This position is classified as an Education Support Employee Level 3 position attracting an annual salary within the range $78,206 to $88613 per annum plus superannuation. The position is available for immediate start (or by negotiation).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated previous experience in a similar busy First Aid / Health Care environment;
• Current First Aid Level 2 qualification, with Anaphylaxis and Asthma Accreditation;
• Sound knowledge of Child Safeguarding, Mandatory Reporting requirements and Work Health and Safety legislation as it applies to a school/College setting or similar;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines;
• Demonstrated excellent ability in the use of a range of computer applications include Microsoft Office and database systems;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment;
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• The ability to work independently and as well as collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared outcomes and results;
• The ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to establish and maintain strong and productive working relationships.

A commitment to child safety is essential, to be considered for this position with candidates currently possessing, or willingness to obtain, a Working with Children Check.

All Staff are expected to support and participate in the faith life of the College including commitment to the College Mission, ethos, and participate in ongoing professional development and learning.

Working at Parade College:

• Working within and around outstanding, grounds and facilities;
• Working with a collegial staff group;
• Onsite allocated car park space;
• Onsite gym;
• Pay and conditions set by a state-wide enterprise agreement; and
• The satisfaction of contributing to the educational development of our young people.

Please view the Position Description for further details about the role and the selection criteria and information on the required Application Process available through the College website:

HOW TO APPLY

In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.

To apply, please visit the College website Employment page, click 'APPLY' and follow the prompts.

Applications must include:

• a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria; together with
• a current Curriculum Vitae.

For any enquiries about the role or submitting your application, please contact Doreen Cutajar, Director of Human Resources via email: *********** or telephone: ***.

Applications close at 4pm, Tuesday 10 June 2025. (Applications will be considered as received and interviews may be held during the application period)

Parade College is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.