Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 05/03/2024 - 20/12/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 1402369
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function including specific reference to First Aid and sick bay.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others including First Aid training.
Role
Hours are 8.15am to 4.21pm, Monday to Friday during school term.
Mon-Wed Reception & First Aid. Thur-Fri General Admin & First Aid.
Applicants are to have current Provide First Aid and current Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards. Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 2.
SpecialisEd Support to achieve specific outcomes is a feature of range 2. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the operation of a work area (e.g. managing the day-to-day operation of a school office) under the direction of the principal or another senior manager.
Provides support to teachers and students that is beyond the routine support provided at education support class Level 1, range 1. Within an educational program assists teachers with the coordination of the support function, such as directing/organising the work of other support staff or providing a specialist support role.
Undertakes medical intervention support tasks or other specialised student/teacher support roles that require specific training that must be updated from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
Performs technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science and information technology laboratories would be typical examples.
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 controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
Management of First Aid and Sick Bay
Manage and administer First Aid to students and staff as required
Liaising with relevant staff regarding student wellbeing/medical conditions as necessary
Liaising with parents regarding a student's ongoing and immediate medical needs
Communicate effectively with parents regarding injured or ill students
Triage student First Aid needs effectively and efficiently
Order and maintain supplies and equipment for First Aid including First Aid kits
Maintain student health support plans (eg anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy) and ensure relevant systems are kept up to date (Cases21, Compass, eduSafe, other registers)
Management of Injury Report data on various systems eg Compass, Cases21, eduSafe
Managing First Aid supplies for sick bay, camps, excursions and whole school activities
Arranging emergency procedures when cases arise
Maintaining the First Aid room in a high standard of hygiene
Undertake relevant professional development including diabetes and epilepsy training,
Manage registers for various requirements including:
Students with anaphylaxis
Epipen expiry dates
Staff with First Aid training
Manage the training of staff in asthma, anaphylaxis, First Aid and other specific First Aid training as required.
Other duties as allocated by the Business Manager and/or Principal Class
Principal Class Support:
Undertake clerical and keyboard duties in support of school administration function
Provide document preparation support
Assist Principal Class with tasks as required, which may include administrative assistance with newsletters, facility maintenance, OHS support and other tasks.
General Administration:
General reception and office duties
Undertake clerical duties in support of the school administration function.
Provide document preparation support.
Perform reception duties, including the screening of visitors to the school, and arrange interviews as required.
Maintain and update basic written records.
Make less complex routine entries in records, e.g. stock movement; file movement, accounts, leave.
Select and use equipment in accordance with school procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
DE Values
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
A person is not eligible for employment in the Teaching Service unless that person meets the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.
Location Profile
Osborne Primary School is a large school of around 620 students located in Mount Martha, approximately 50 kilometres southeast of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula. Although initially established in 1873 to serve the needs of a largely rural population, the school is now close to a rapidly growing urban area to the east of Mornington. The school makes excellent use of its location near to Port Philip Bay and to sensitive wetland and bushland areas nearby.
A collaborative learning community that challenges students to become creative thinkers, independent learners and globally responsible citizens transpires at Osborne. The values of respect, confidence, co-operation, responsibility and resilience guide us in providing a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children will recognise and achieve their fullest potential. The "Play is the Way" social skills program is implemented school wide to enhance our school values and empower our students to pursue their personal best and develop respectful relationships.
The Victorian Curriculum underpins teaching programs, which offer a stimulating learning across a broad range of areas. Teaching to suit individual students' learning needs is delivered through programs such as "Point of Need" teaching in Mathematics and "Reading for Meaning" reading comprehension programs. A combination of both explicit teaching methods and inquiry learning are used throughout the school.
Four major concepts -: “Understanding, Diversity, Creating, and Sustainability” are investigated through the inquiry process across the school. The specialist programs include Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education, Languages - Indonesian, Science and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Project. The partnership between the school and the home is highly valued at Osborne. Parents and carers are encouraged to be actively involved in the educational progress of their child.
The Compass electronic communication system is used at Osborne to ensure families are well informed and connected to our school. Empowering students to take responsibility for their learning is integral to the students achieving their full potential. This is facilitated through opportunities for student voice, student decision making and choice. Our Student Representative Council is an active body in student decision making.
At Osborne we optimise the use of the range of school facilities. Highlights are the recently completed classrooms, art room, library and administrative blocks, the purpose built kitchen for the Stephanie Alexander Program, the Gymnasium, the Performing Arts Centre and the extensive garden areas of the school. The school makes best use of the ample range of facilities to deliver a comprehensive curriculum and engaging educational opportunities for all students.
