Officer (Wellbeing)

Mercedes College - PERTH

School Principal : Dr Lucie McCrory

School Address : PO Box 6553 East Perth WA 6892

Phone Number : 9323 1323

Fax Number : 9323 1333

Type : Part-Time

Term : Ongoing

We are currently seeking a Wellness Officer to join our team. As the primary point of contact for medical emergencies and health-related concerns, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of students and staff.

Responsibilities include providing immediate and appropriate medical assistance, managing first the response of first aid needs, aid supplies, and collaborating with staff and parents to maintain a safe and healthy school environment. This role requires a current First Aid qualification, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to dealing with health-related issues.

This is an on-going, part-time position (On-going FTE - 0.69) Monday to Thursday 7.45am to 3.45pm - 40 weeks per year. Administration and Technical Officers Award - Level 3, step will be based on experience.

Please see visit our website for further details including how to apply.

Selection Criteria:

•    Knowledge of and a commitment to the ethos and mission of the College
•    Provide First Aid Certificate as a minimum
•    Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents
•    Experience in a school based environment advantageous but not essential
•    Experience in MAZE and SEQTA would be desirable
•    Nursing background advantageous but not required

Qualifications Required:

First Aid Certificate

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website . An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Listed : 2nd February , 2024

Applications Close : 12th February , 2024

Vacancy Number : 29716