This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Balcatta Senior High School is situated in the northern suburbs of Perth. As an Independent Public School, we make decisions at the local level to ensure our students have opportunities for success and to better meet the needs of our school community. We have a long and rich history of providing students with an inclusive and enriching educational experience, embracing diversity, and valuing difference. Our teachers and support staff know their students and are committed to creating a positive, engaging learning experience where students can achieve their full potential.
We provide many opportunities and programs for students to develop, enhance and exhibit attitudes and values which allow them to develop into competent, confident, and caring young adults who promote a healthy lifestyle in themselves and in others, and who can take their place in the community.
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The Role
The First Aid Officer is the primary contact for the management and administration of First Aid in the School. The successful applicant would contribute to the health and welfare of students, staff, and volunteers by providing first aid as needed and within their level of training, experience, the Department's provisions on first aid in the workplace and the relevant Occupational Safety and Health Legislation. Skills and experience in supporting or providing first aid is highly desired.
The successful applicant's duties would consist of supervising students with self-administration of prescribed medication as documented, as well as coordinating with parents/guardians to collect sick or injured students and remain with students until their parent/guardian arrives. The successful applicant would report and maintain a record of all injuries and illnesses where first aid has been provided and act as a central point for communication and coordination between first aiders.
The First Aid Officer should have a good standard of clerical and administrative skills to support the Student Services team, including maintaining student attendance, records and databases as well as managing processes to ensure staff first aid qualifications are maintained, ordering of resources, and maintaining confidentiality. The role requires sound interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with students, staff, and families in emergency situations.