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SalaryOcean Reef Senior High School (SHS) are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated First Aid Officer to join their friendly team. The hours for this role will be 8.45am to 3.15pm daily.
The First Aid Officer is the primary contact for the management and administration of First Aid in the School. The successful applicant will contribute to the health and welfare of students, staff, and volunteers by providing First Aid as needed and within their level of training, experience, the Department’s provisions on First Aid in the workplace and the relevant Occupational Safety and Health Legislation. Skills and experience in supporting or providing First Aid is a requirement of this role.
This role will require the successful applicant to supervise students with self-administration of prescribed medication as documented, as well as coordinate with parents/guardians to collect sick or injured students and remain with students until their parent/guardian arrives. The successful applicant will report and maintain a record of all injuries and illnesses where First Aid has been provided and act as a central point for communication and coordination between First Aiders.
The First Aid Officer should have a good standard of clerical and administrative skills to support to the Student Services team including, maintaining student attendance, records and databases as well as managing processes to ensure staff First Aid qualifications are maintained, ordering of resources, and maintaining confidentiality. The role requires sound interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with students, staff and families in emergency situations.
Ocean Reef SHS is committed to ensuring every child is on a pathway to success. Through a high performance culture, and teacher efficacy, we nurture every student's talents. We foster the knowledge, skills, capabilities, attributes and values they will require for successful ongoing learning and life beyond school.
As a culturally responsive school we create opportunities to partner with families, communities and agencies. We recognise that all parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. As equal partners in the education of children, we work together to support the educational engagement and achievement of every child.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Relevant knowledge and expertise in First Aid and associated qualifications.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and in emergency situations.
- Experience in effective record management, activity recording and ability to use a range of software applications.
- Sound organisational skills to develop effective administrative practices with the ability to work independently and to seek support when required and implement recommendations.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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For further job related information:
Please contact David Coles, Associate Principal by telephoning (08) 6206 2700 or emailing
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A maximum four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- hold a current certificate in Occupational First Aid (HLTSS00068)
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 14 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
