AddressThe organisation
When people talk about the Flying Doctor, thoughts generally turn to red-bellied planes undertaking rescue missions in the Outback. However, the current Victorian story is one that reflects today's challenges for people living in remote and rural communities across the state. While we do still transport people by air and by road, this work is complemented by a range of primary health services that address the most common issues people living in country Victoria face when accessing health care.
Our services:
- Help overcome the burden of distance
- Enable people to receive care in their own community
- Help people take control of their own health
- Help overcome isolation.
The Program:
The Look! Up in the Sky Education Program is an online teaching resource and an incursion program that brings geography & history to life through stories of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. It also teaches important health messaging delivered through our primary health programs and it helps to achieve our vision of improving health outcomes.
With a focus on Primary aged children, the program engages both students & teachers through short films, a virtual museum, photos and project materials.
Students are also encouraged to explore and role-play in a life sized model on an RFDS plane - the simulator and learn about what we do.
The position:
Working with the Education Program Manager, The Education Program Support Officer assists with all facets of the program, setting up the facilities, interacting with children, telling stories about RFDS in an engaging way and inspiring children with health messaging and health outcomes.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Setting up and packing down the simulator in different school and community locations (physical labour is part of this process)
- Assisting in the transporting and positioning of the simulator
- Engaging with school aged children in age-appropriate activities
- Liaising with schools, teachers, RFDS staff and other stakeholders
- Ensuring the Education Program space is al safe and compliant with guidelines
- Travelling regionally to schools to deliver the Education Program.
Skills and requirements:
- Tertiary Teaching qualifications or similar
- Delivery of curriculum and planned program criteria
- VIT registration (highly desirable)
- Full Victorian Drivers Licence
- Physically able to transport and set up/pack down a large plane simulator
- Experience engaging with primary aged school children
- Ability to drive long distances with occasional overnight stays
Mandatory requirements:
In line with RFDS Victoria's mandatory policies, all employees are required to undergo a National Police Clearance, hold a Working with Children Check (in place of VIT) and have 3 * Covid vaccinations and annual influenza vaccination.
Please note this is an ad hoc casual position with demand in line with school bookings and holiday program timetabling.
Applications close on Friday 7 June 2024 but applications will be reviewed as received. RFDS Victoria hold the right to withdraw the position prior to close date.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities. Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia.
