smithk@humegrammar.vic.edu.au
About this job
Hume Anglican Grammar – About the school:
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Hume Anglican Grammar is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne. Our multi-campus model provides a distinct advantage, enabling us to attract, develop and retain outstanding staff and leaders. With broad career pathways, rich opportunities for collaboration, and the capacity to invest in professional growth and capability, we foster an environment where staff thrive. Combined with our values-driven culture, respectful community, and engaged students who are eager to learn, Hume Anglican Grammar offers an exceptional place to work and build a rewarding career.
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Hume has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.
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The School aspires to develop young people who are kind, creative, inquiring, socially and emotionally at ease, and who strive to achieve their personal best in all their endeavours.
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With campuses already in Mickleham, Donnybrook and Kalkallo, the School has announced its acquisition of a 10-hectare parcel of land in Wollert for its fourth campus planned to open in 2033. This campus will comprise another two Primary schools and a Secondary school and when it reaches its capacity, will enrol over 2,500 students. In all, Hume Anglican Grammar will ultimately educate over 6,000 students.
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As one of Victoria’s fastest growing schools, it is expected to be one of the largest non-government schools in the state, with plans for further expansion.
Hume provides its students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. By establishing high standards in all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.
It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.
About the role:
Hume is now seeking applications for the position of First Aid Officer, based at our Kalkallo Campus.
This is a fixed-term position, commencing on Monday, 26 October 2026 and concluding on Friday, 1 October 2027. This position can either be full time (1.0 FTE) or part time (0.8684 FTE). The position includes 6 weeks of paid annual leave and 7 weeks of unpaid leave.
The First Aid Officer is part of the General staff team which supports the mission, vision and values of the Hume Anglican Grammar community and the School’s Anglican tradition. They are responsible for the School’s first aid provision to students and first aid supplies.
As a member of a highly professional General staff team, the First Aid Officer works collaboratively with team members to ensure effective and efficient administration of First Aid services across both the Primary and Secondary schools.
The First Aid Officer ensures the First Aid Centre is a welcoming, supportive, effective, and efficient environment for students, staff, and visitors. They will also provide some administrative support associated with school attendance.
Summary of Role Requirements (please see PD for further information):
Essential
- Current Senior First Aid qualification
- Ability to exert calm authority in medical emergency situations
- Ability to communicate clearly and calmly under pressure.
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High level interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, work well under pressure and manage competing tasks with a high level of attention to detail
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The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community.
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Demonstrated interest in ongoing personal professional development.
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A current Working With Children check.
Key Selection Criteria:
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Formal Senior First Aid Training qualifications with experience in conducting Asthma and Anaphylaxis training sessions to staff
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Excellent organisational skills, planning capabilities, and the ability to prioritise demands
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Experience in organising and preparing reports and correspondence related to health concerns and issues within a large organisation.
Why work with us?
Check out the Employment page on our Website! Employment | Hume Anglican Grammar (humegrammar.vic.edu.au)
How to Apply:
Click the "Apply" button to submit your application, along with your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
Please address your application to Kristen Smith - Head of Campus (Kalkallo).
For any enquiries, please contact Kristen Smith - Head of Campus (Kalkallo) at smithk@humegrammar.vic.edu.au
Applications may be viewed as they are submitted, and the position may be filled prior to the expiry of this Advertisement - so please apply now!