Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1497832
Please address the Selection Criteria in no more than 5-6 pages.
SC1. Capacity to work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
SC2. Demonstrated capacity to collate, update and maintain all student health information.
SC3. Ability to develop and write relevant policies in accordance with DET guidelines.
SC4. Ability to liaise with students with a disability, parents, carers, doctors and other relevant external organisations.
SC5. Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to leadership and staff.
SC6. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of N/G, PEG ND PEJ feeding systems, life supporting systems, asthma management, anaphylaxis, wound management, epilepsy and associated conditions.
The hours of this position are
Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 4:15pm
The School Nurse role works closely with staff, students, and families to support student health and medical needs across the school.
This position requires a compassionate and highly organised professional with excellent communication skills and clinical knowledge. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing student health care plans, administering medication and first aid, coordinating staff training in medical procedures, and liaising with external health providers to ensure continuity of care.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
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 employees' position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Nursing and First Aid Duties:
School Events:
Administration and Compliance:
Essential:
Desirable:
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Murrum Primary School is a new government school opening in 2026, located on Wurundjeri country at 90 Elpis Rd, Weir Views, 3338. Murrum is the indigenous Wurundjeri word for 'joeys'.
The establishment of this new school in the Melton community will support the increasing enrolment demand from a growing local population. Our location is unique in that the suburb has been developing over several years prior to the school opening and is relatively close to the bustling CBD of Melton and therefore provides easy access to local community services.
Murrum Primary School will open with places for up to 715 students with enrolments open from Foundation to Year 6. Murrum PS is a Supported Inclusion School providing up to 65 places for students with a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability within the total enrolment. This provides a unique opportunity to open another local school in the Melton community that provides high-quality education for local students, strengthening the already established education provision in this growth area.
When open for Term 1, 2026, the school will include:
Murrum Primary School will be co-located with an Early Learning Centre that will provide long day and Three-and Four-Year Old Kindergarten programs, supporting families with care needs and a smoother transition to primary school. The Victorian Government-owned centre will be run by Early Learning Victoria and will provide another unique opportunity of building a professional relationship that strengthens the learning of all students.
At Murrum Primary School, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and progressive school community. Our staff are our most valuable resource, and we will provide support & recognition accordingly. Our Administration, Learning, Wellbeing and Principal Class teams will be visible and working together with staff to support the best outcomes for students.
We will open as a government Supported Inclusion School with specific places for students with an Intellectual Disability diagnosis, this unique opportunity will create a community of learners with a collective approach and commitment to building exemplary practice and pride in growth and achievement for all. Our staff will demonstrate strong values in offering Safe, Calm and Dignified educational environment.
Our staff with show care, act with integrity through honesty, celebrate achievement, encourage motivation and build persistence for all students and each other. You are a MPS CHAMPion!
Receptionist Founding Team Opportunity
Murrum Primary School is seeking a friendly, organised, and adaptable Receptionist to join our founding team. As a Special Inclusion School, the School Nurse will play a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students, families, staff, and visitors. Key responsibilities include managing all student medical needs, first aid, responding to emergency situations and family communication regarding health needs, maintaining records, and supporting general office operations. To learn more about our schools culture, philosophy, and teaching approach, please contact Business Manager Erin Morris at [email protected] or via the school mobile on 0469 825 767 (available during term time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3: 30pm).