Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.

As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.

Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.

The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College became co-educational in 2025. The College welcomed full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history, into Year 11 in 2025. Starting in Term 1 2025,our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, expanded our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program includes a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy.Both academies provide a bespoke educational opportunity that allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course.

The professional setting for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.

Job Description

Applications are invited for an appropriately qualified and experienced First Aid Support Officer to join our administration team at the College.

The Position





The First Aid team at Parade College support the mission, vision and values of the College community, providing health support and first aid services to fulfil the College's duty of care to students and staff. The First Aid Support Officer will work collaboratively with team members to ensure effective and efficient administration of First Aid services across the College. The First Aid team ensure that the First Aid Office is a welcoming, supportive, effective, and efficient environment for students and staff.

The key responsibilities and duties of the role include:

- To attend student, staff and visitor emergency and non-emergency situations in a calm, caring and compassionate manner whilst modelling the College's Vision and Values in providing first aid as required.
- To ensure all first aid supplies and kits, and medical records and reports are updated and current.

This is a part-time ongoing position based at the Bundoora Campus of the College. This position attracts seven weeks' school holidays. The position FTE is negotiable, with the successful candidate expected to be available to work up to 18 hours per week across four or five days between the hours 10:00 am to 2:30pm. This position is classified as an Education Support Employee Level 2 position attracting an annual salary within the range $30,467 to $36,231 per annum plus superannuation (based on FTE 0.48).

The ideal candidate will have:

- Demonstrated previous experience in a similar busy First Aid / Health Care environment;
- Current First Aid Level 2 qualification, with Anaphylaxis and Asthma Accreditation;
- Sound knowledge of Child Safeguarding,



Mandatory Reporting requirements and Work Health and Safety legislation as it applies to a school/College setting or similar;
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines;
- Demonstrated excellent ability in the use of a range of computer applications include Microsoft Office and database systems;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure workplace;
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- The ability to work independently and as well as collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared outcomes and results;
- The ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to establish and maintain strong and productive working relationships.
- Working within and around outstanding, grounds and facilities;
- Working with a collegial staff;
- Onsite allocated car park;
- Pay and conditions set by a state-wide enterprise agreement, and
- The satisfaction of contributing to the educational development and safety of our young people.

Desired Skills and Experience

Application Requirements

In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.

Applications must include:

- a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with

Applications close at 4pm, Friday 30 July 2026. Applications will be considered as received and interviews may be held during the application period.

Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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📌 First Aid Support Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Parade College
📍 Melbourne