First Aid Officer

First Aid Officer
Large multi-campus Christian school
Pakenham location
Ongoing, part-time position (2-3 days per week)

Chairo Christian School is a growing non-denominational Christian school with 1,800 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community.  In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking the services of a dedicated First Aid & Student Administration Officer to work at our Pakenham campus, commencing in Term 1 next year.  This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and assist with all aspects of student reception, as well as providing support for a range of general office administration tasks, throughout the week.

Some key responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle
• Providing first aid and dispensing medications to students as required
• Providing support to the school community through the smooth running of the sickbay
• Ensuring a safe and positive environment so that students can feel they are cared for
• Dealing with parent, student and medical / first aid queries and requests
• Ensuring all first aid and medical requirements are met for camps and excursions

The successful candidate will also possess the following important characteristics:

• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Qualifications and/or experience as a First Aid Officer
• Excellent people skills, and a professional and friendly demeanour
• A high standard of computer literacy including MS Word and Excel
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Working with Children Check

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority.  As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks.  Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet.

An online application can be completed and submitted, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo’s website (www.chairo.vic.edu.au/careers).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 December.