Please note that as of 11:45am Friday, 1 May 2026, the closing date has been extended.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Aveley Secondary College (SC) opened in 2018 and is a large secondary school catering for Years 7 to 12 in Perth’s Swan Valley. The College is recognised as a school of choice with high expectations and standards, a progressive approach and a commitment to excellence.
Teaching and learning at the College is a focus (with Explicit Direct Instruction the signature pedagogy) supported by a rigorous behaviour curriculum and systems to support conditions for learning in the classroom. Teachers are supported by professional development and coaching in these key areas. Aveley SC's collaborative approach to pedagogy has been recognised as best practice through the Grattan Institute and teaching staff have been filmed by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) as examples of best practice. A central feature of the college is strong teams with an extensive repertoire of curriculum resources. As alumni of the Fogarty EDvance program, the school has visitors from across the state and country visiting our classrooms to see our teachers in action. Our teachers are our best asset.
Find out more about our school by visiting aveleysc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and approachable First Aid Officer to join our team.
Working as part of a student support team, the First Aid Officer plays an important role in the coordination and administration of first aid. This includes providing care to students, staff and volunteers when required, in line with training, Department guidelines and relevant Occupational Safety and Health legislation. The role works collaboratively with school staff, families and external health professionals to ensure consistent and well-coordinated support.
The successful applicant should hold relevant First Aid Qualifications and display their knowledge and expertise required to succeed in the role. As a First Aid Officer, you would manage day-to-day responsibilities both independently and as part of a team, supported by strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills that enable clear and supportive communication across the school.
As a First Aid Offer, you will ideally:
- Provide first aid care as required, arranging ambulance support when necessary, while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion
- Ensure all incidents are recorded and reported in line with school processes, with accurate records of injuries and first aid provision maintained and reported to the Principal as required.
- Collaborate with parents, health professionals and key staff to ensure the College has appropriate health care plans in place to support students
- Coordinate with parents/guardians for the collection of sick or injured students and supervise until collection
- Maintain the first aid room and first aid supplies across the College, including defibrillators, by monitoring stock levels, checking expiry dates, and arranging timely replenishment. Manage purchasing related to the first aid budget.
- Support students with the self-administration of prescribed medication, in accordance with documentation as required
- Liaise with student services staff to recommend or refer students to appropriate support services (e.g. Community Health Nurse, School Psychologist) as needed
- Support processes to record and maintain current first aid qualifications of staff across the school, and participate in relevant professional learning to maintain personal accreditation.
- Support school health promotion initiatives
- Attend school incursions as the First Aid Officer when required
- Provide general administrative support 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 Sharon Edmonds, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6296 1000 or emailing Sharon.Edmonds@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:
- hold a current certificate in Occupational First Aid (HLTSS00068)
- 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A (4) page 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/SS1039695
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 Friday, 15 May 2026.
