KSC1. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with physical disability and complex health needs.

KSC2. Experience in the management of health emergencies applicable to a school setting or experience from other settings that is transferrable.

KSC3. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with enteral feeds, compromised respiratory function, neurological conditions including epilepsy, anaphylaxis, asthma and common childhood illnesses.

KSC4. Demonstrated aptitude in working collaboratively with the parents, carers and families of people with physical disabilities and other significant impairments.

KSC5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team as well as experience practicing independently.

Selection Criteria

KSC1. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with physical disability and complex health needs.

KSC2. Experience in the management of health emergencies applicable to a school setting or experience from other settings that is transferrable.

KSC3. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with enteral feeds, compromised respiratory function, neurological conditions including epilepsy, anaphylaxis, asthma and common childhood illnesses.

KSC4. Demonstrated aptitude in working collaboratively with the parents, carers and families of people with physical disabilities and other significant impairments.

KSC5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team as well as experience practicing independently.

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or skilled field.



It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists)



where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee’s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

- Liaison with families, doctors, school staff and Therapists as required
- Management and administration of medications, including documentation
- Management and administration of enteral feeds
- Assessment and management of student if presenting with a seizure
- Management of student respiratory issues including suctioning and oxygen therapy
- Providing relevant assistance to teachers in the management of the student
- Attendance at meetings as required by the school
- Adherence to the Department of Education and the school's policies and procedures
- Maintain up to date student files, accident/incident records and case notes
- Ensuring, where applicable, annual medical plans and their associated medications e.g. asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes are up to date
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program by undertaking specific support tasks

Diversit

📌 School Nurse (Australia)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Australia