About the Opportunity
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We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior First Aid Officer (Level 4 Support Staff Officer) to manage our sick bay and play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our school community. This is a permanent, full-time position that includes school holidays and is classified under the SSO Level 4 scale.
You will be an integral member of our student support team, working closely with school leadership, the welfare team, and office staff to ensure students receive timely, professional, and student-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
Health and First Aid Management
• Day-to-day administration and management of the school’s sick bay, ensuring it is maintained, tidy, and appropriately supervised at all times
• Provide first aid and triage to school community members where needed, referring to the welfare team as appropriate
• Administer medications in accordance with school policy, health care plans, and relevant legislation
• Promote and protect the optimal health status of students across all year levels
• Ensure accurate sick bay records are maintained and that illness/injury reporting is completed for both students and staff through appropriate channels
Health Care Planning and Records
• In consultation with wellbeing and diversity team members, implement, and annually review individualised health care plans for students across all year levels
• Review and manage plans for students with anaphylaxis, diabetes, epilepsy, and asthma
• Monitor student medications and associated health plans, ensuring all paperwork is correct and current
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential student records Collaboration and Communication
• Liaise with the welfare team, including the school counsellor, to support health assessments and student wellbeing
• Work closely with the Learning Support Team to provide information for modification of school programmes to accommodate students’ health needs
• Assist teachers with risk management plans for school activities, excursions, and camps relating to first aid requirements
• Liaise with families, staff, and external health professionals as required
• Coordinate student vaccinations with NSW Health and liaise with relevant staff
Health Promotion and Prevention
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases through early detection, surveillance, and reporting
• Develop and contribute to health-related policies, procedures, and standards
Operations and Safety
• Organise the upkeep of medical equipment and first aid supplies at various locations throughout the school
• Participate with senior executive and the welfare team in the implementation of plans for prevention and management of school safety, including emergency response procedures
• Perform other duties as directed by the Principal
About you
You are a caring, organised professional who understands the importance of student wellbeing in a school setting. You bring both clinical competence and genuine warmth to your work, and you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same.
Essential Criteria
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal sensitively with students, parents/carers, and staff
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to work effectively in a busy environment, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
• Advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office and Google Suite), or the ability to learn new systems (Compass experience desirable)
• Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the role
• Proven ability to recognise confidential issues as they arise and to treat them with the sensitivity required
• Ability to think clearly and remain calm when under pressure
• A sound work ethic and strong time management skills
• A friendly, kind, and courteous manner
• Commitment to child safety and providing high-quality, student-centred care
• A willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment of the College
• A current Employee Working With Children Check
Desirable Criteria
• Current or former AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse (Division 1) or Enrolled Nurse (Division 2)
• Experience working in a school or health care setting with children and young people
• Current first aid and CPR certification
The Organisation
CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.
Established in 2017 with just 86 students spanning Kindergarten to Year 6, St Luke’s at Marsden Park has a reputation for being a pioneering educational community within Catholic Schools, Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). As a ‘next generation Catholic Learning Community,’ we are at the forefront of creating the ‘new normal’ for learning from preschool through post-school. Our environment is defined by a flexible curriculum that nurtures faith-filled, curious children, empowering them to become creative contributors and innovative problem solvers in an ever-changing world.
At St Luke’s, we believe that every role in our community contributes to the wellbeing, learning and formation of our students. Our staff are collaborative, values-driven, and united by a shared commitment to Catholic educational philosophy and genuine care for young people. We invest in our people and foster a culture of professional growth, mutual support, and excellence.
Child Safeguarding Statement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.
Diversity Statement
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.