First Aid Officer

Position overview

Churchlands Senior High School is building a pool of First Aid Officers for permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may come up across the 2026 school year and through to the end of Term 2, 2027. Roles may be offered at any point for positions starting within that window, and both full-time and part-time appointments may be available.

About the school

Churchlands Senior High School offers a structured, safe, and encouraging environment built on respectful interactions between students and staff. The school community values a strong uniform culture and a shared drive for excellence across all areas of school life. Its focus is on personal, social, and environmental responsibility, and it is recognised for strong student achievement in academic, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

The role

The First Aid Officer serves as the main contact for first aid management and administration at the school. The position supports the wellbeing of students, staff, and volunteers by delivering first aid within the officer’s training, experience, Department guidelines, and workplace health and safety requirements.

The role also involves supervising students who are self-administering prescribed medication when this is documented, liaising with parents or guardians to arrange collection of ill or injured students, and staying with students until a parent or guardian arrives. In addition, the officer reports injuries to the Principal, keeps accurate records of all first aid incidents, injuries, and illnesses, and acts as a central coordination point for communication among first aiders.

Selection and training

Full role details, selection criteria, and training requirements are provided in the attached Job Description Form. Applicants should review that document carefully before applying.

Contact for enquiries

For more information about this opportunity, contact Rick Johnston, Associate Principal, on (08) 9441 1700 or by email at rick.johnston@education.wa.edu.au. During school holidays, contact Rick Johnston on 0403 897 562.

Equity and diversity

The Department is committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce that reflects the diversity of Western Australian schools and communities. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 is available for further information.

Eligibility

• You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work for the full term of the appointment.
• A valid Working With Children Check is required before commencement.
• You must agree to a nationally coordinated criminal history check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before starting.
• Any additional eligibility and training conditions are set out in the attached Job Description Form.

Application instructions

Applications are completed online in two steps. First, submit the online form and provide details of two work-related referees, ideally including your current line manager. Second, upload your documents.

Your application package should include a CV of up to two pages summarising your employment history and relevant professional learning, along with a two-page written statement addressing the selection criteria in the Job Description Form.

Applicants should also demonstrate relevant knowledge and expertise in first aid and related qualifications, strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and in emergency situations, experience with accurate record keeping and a range of software tools, and sound organisational ability to build effective administrative practices while working independently and seeking support when necessary.

It is recommended that all attachments be prepared before starting the application. Late applications will not be accepted, and the application must be received by the closing date and time.

Technical assistance with submitting the application is available from the Department of Education’s Recruitment team.

Advertisement details

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1055405. A four-day breach period applies to this selection process. Applications close at 4:30 pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 July 2026.