This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Comet Bay's motto is 'Seek Excellence' and this underpins everything we do. Students are encouraged to perform to their highest standard and are given the opportunity to excel in several high-quality programs. Comet Bay College has been a Department of Education and Training endorsed Gifted and Talented Academic Program school since 2007, providing a tailored, highly stimulating and challenging program to all selected students. The college also offers students extension through Drama, Dance, Music and Art as well as having a fully accredited Specialist Australian Rules Football Program with direct links to the Fremantle Dockers and Peel Thunder.
Find out more about our school by visiting cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Comet Bay College is seeking to appoint a dedicated First Aid Officer to our Student Services team.
The First Aid Officer is the primary contact for the management and administration of First Aid in the college. The successful applicant will contribute to the welfare of students and staff 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.
This role has the successful applicant supervise students with self-administration of prescribed medication as documented, as well as coordinate with parents/carers to collect sick or injured students and remain with students until their parent/carer arrives. The successful applicant will maintain a record of all injuries and illnesses where first aid has been provided using existing systems and processes, and update and maintain student medical plans as required.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Tarr, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9553 8100 or by emailing Jenni.Jenkyn@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated relevant knowledge and expertise in First Aid and associated qualifications.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated experience in effective record management, activity recording and ability to use a range of software applications.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills to develop effective administrative practices with the ability to work independently and to seek support when required and implement recommendations.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS950787
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025
