Role Description/Criteria
Excellent remuneration package including a great base salary, salary packaging and free onsite parking
Fixed Term 6 month role with possibility for extension
Availability requirements: Term 2 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday rotation | Term 3 Monday, Tuesday, Friday rotation
Working hours: 8:30am to 4:36pm
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 POSITIONThe 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 CRITERIAEssential:
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 REQUIREMENTSThis 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 ($78,988-$89,499 full time equivalent)
APPLICATION PROCESSApplications 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.Applications close 9.00am Friday 13 March 2026
All applications must be submitted via the College's employment website.
The position may be closed prior to the advertised closing date if a successful candidate is appointed.
Applications sent from agencies, or directly to the College will not be accepted.
Application