Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1505823
SC1. Relevant qualifications and certifications for First Aid and Sickbay management, including Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN) qualifications.
SC2. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with students, staff and parents in a polite, supportive and culturally sensitive manner, while maintaining high levels of confidentiality and professional conduct.
SC3. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment, including supervising students, responding to first aid and emergency incidents, and maintaining a calm, professional approach under pressure.
SC4. Demonstrated experience in accurate record keeping, clinical assessment and care planning, including maintaining confidential medical records and following legislative and school requirements.
SC5. Demonstrated knowledge of sickbay operations, including medication administration/storage, management of student medical plans, incident reporting, and maintaining a safe and organised first aid environment.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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.
This position is open to: Qualified Registered Nurses (RN) or Enrolled Nurses (EN)
Applicants with current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certification.
Applicants with experience in school or child-focused health settings are highly regarded.
Applicants who are passionate about student health and wellbeing and committed to contributing positively to a school community.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and meet Department of Education requirements for employment in schools.
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
Tarneit Rise Primary School is a strong, inclusive community that proudly celebrates our diversity and multiculturalism, and we are recruiting!
As a school we are committed to building staff capacity because we know the positive effect this has on culture and student outcomes. We think it's impossible not to leave our school so very much
better than when first arriving.
The school attracts and retains a dynamic, caring, and innovative staff who work hard to provide a range of high quality learning opportunities to stimulate and challenge each child. This is done within a collaborative culture, creating a strong sense of community spirit and high expectations. Our children are highly aspirational, and respectful, consistently display positive attitudes and are committed to learning. This positive and respectful school culture fosters academic excellence and personal growth, making our school a wonderful place to teach and learn.
The school is recognised for its High Ability program and inclusive teaching practices.
Our community works together to ensure every child has a positive, happy, and rewarding school experience. Families and teachers are genuine partners in the learning process, ensuring our children strive to achieve their personal best and show kindness towards others.
If you would like more information about the school, or this position, please call or email the principal, Nadia Bettio on 7002 6580 or [email protected]