First Aid Officer
Sacred Heart College Geelong
Posted 17 days ago
- Excellent remuneration package including a great base salary, salary packaging, free onsite parking, and 7 weeks of leave per annum
- Opportunity to contribute to positive educational outcomes for young people
- Fixed Term 12 month Parental Leave Cover position
- Part Time – 0.6 FTE
- Must be available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (job-share arrangement)
Sacred Heart College is a proud, dynamic and high-performing school community with strong traditions, a rich history, and a deep sense of community and welcome. Our Catholic identity is best exemplified through a program of education that encourages students and staff to pursue the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service and courage. Living the Sacred Heart Way is identified through a whole school environment whereby the gospel imperative is lived, spirituality is nurtured, and Catholic faith shared and strengthened.
Strategy 2021 and Beyond articulates our vision of educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world. Key elements of the strategy focus on opportunities to reimagine learning that enables members of our school community to be creative, self-directed and critical thinkers, who are inspired to learn, whose natural inquisitiveness is nurtured, and who strive for excellence.
THE POSITION
The First Aid Officer provides a broad range of primary health care services and support to students and staff and plays a key role in ensuring the medical readiness and health-related compliance of the College. The position includes responsibilities such as administering first aid, managing chronic health conditions, coordinating staff training, liaising with health authorities, and maintaining medical equipment and records.
This is a job-share position (two staff members each working 3 days per week) with a strong focus on collaboration, handover, and shared accountability. You will work within the Inclusion and Diversity Team and support the College’s holistic wellbeing approach through active involvement in health promotion and student support planning.
For full details regarding the position, please refer to the attached Position Description. Applicants viewing this advertisement on external websites such as Seek must visit the College's employment website to access attachments.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
Experience in managing and/or contributing to First Aid responses (including current First Aid qualification).
Reliable, flexible and self-directed, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Calm under pressure with the ability to manage emergency or high-stress situations professionally.
Strong time management, planning and administrative skills.
Sound computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate records.
Awareness of health and safety responsibilities relevant to a school setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify and report risks proactively.
Commitment to work within and positively advance the mission and Mercy values.
Desirable:
Anaphylaxis Training certification.
Mental Health First Aid certification.
Professional industry membership or network involvement.
Previous experience in a school setting.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
This position is subject to a Working With Children Check, Police Check, and a current driver’s licence, and will be classified in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.
Shortlisted candidates will have appropriate suitability and background checks undertaken by the College.
SALARY RANGE
Education Support Services, Category C, Level 3
($78,206-$88,613 full time equivalent)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must include:
A cover letter briefly addressing each of the selection criteria above (including headings), and
A resume
Applications should be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal, Sacred Heart College Geelong.
All applications must be submitted via the College's employment website.
Applications close 9.00am Thursday 29 May 2025.
The position may be closed prior to the advertised closing date if a successful candidate is appointed.
Sacred Heart College actively promotes and highly values the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children
About Sacred Heart College Geelong
We draw our inspiration from the Sisters of Mercy who founded the school and believe that a great education is one of the foundations of life.
Our Mission Statement and the values that flow from it reflect this belief and guide our every action. Sacred Heart is a school of distinction – proud of its achievements, its students and staff. Whilst rich in history and tradition our College provides a modern and dynamic school environment. We recognise that students thrive when they have excellent resources and facilities and can work with inspirational teachers who support them to set and reach goals – both individually and collectively.
Our curriculum is rich and diverse. It equips students for a rapidly changing world and prepares them for the next step on their individual journey. Our aim is to farewell graduates as confident young adults, determined, energised critical thinkers and self-starters. We encourage our students to be enthusiastic participants in all aspects of the College and develop a strong sense of social justice.
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