Administration Support & First Aid Support

Chirnside Park Primary School (CPPS) is a growing school of 420 students. Our high academic results are testament to the fact that we promote a whole school evidence-based approach to teaching and learning with a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy. We have developed a specific Chirnside Park Instructional Model for the way we approach teaching and learning across all grades. Staff at Chirnside Park PS know that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has a significant impact on a student's ability to engage with the curriculum and learn effectively. There is an agreed whole school approach to student management and well-being. The cornerstone of our wellbeing program is our commitment to the development of Social and Emotional learning through the Resilience Project and our school-wide commitment to developing our understanding of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness.

The Resilience project is delivered in conjunction with the Departments Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program. A strong sense of community exists and the mutually supportive partnerships between students, parents and staff are a key feature of the school. Our values of Empathy, Excellence and Respect are at the core of our learning, teaching and well-being programs and a strong culture of care and support exists within the school. Chirnside Park PS is located 40km east of the Melbourne CBD in an urban development close to a rural environment and has extensive views of the Yarra Valley and the ranges beyond.

Selection Criteria

• SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
• SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
• SC7 Demonstrated capacity to treat minor injuries like cuts, scrapes and bruises and provide emergency response (such as CPR, AED use or managing severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis) until senior staff or emergency services arrive; and administer prescribed, over-the-counter and emergency medication in line with the official Department of Education medical order and parent/carer approval.

Responsibilities

• Work professionally, courteously, and cooperatively with internal and external clients.
• This role involves close interaction with a wide range of parents, guardians, students and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all aspects of the role.
• Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills.
• Assist in ensuring that the school complies with government regulations and policies.
• Comply with OH&S requirements and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for self and others.
• Fulfil Child Safe obligations.
• Fulfil all duties assigned by the principal or delegate within the relevant ES dimensions of work.
• Provide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork.
• Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the school's IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records.
• Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records.
• Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters).
• Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.
• In consultation with the business manager & principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office.
• Manage client reception and office operations.
• Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements.
• Supports the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to students.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Child Safe Standards: 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.