Role Details

Are you seeking a fulfilling leadership role that supports you to maintain a healthy work/life balance?

• Full-time Permanent Position
• Supportive Community
• Commencing 21st January 2025
• Work only during school hours, 45 weeks per year

Position Overview

Cardijn College is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented School Nurse and Reception Lead to join our dedicated team. This dual role combines the critical responsibility of managing student health and well-being with the leadership of the Reception team, ensuring smooth daily operations in a vibrant school environment.

This permanent, full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students, families, and staff while contributing to the holistic mission of our Catholic school community.

Key Responsibilities 

• Health and Well-being Support: Provide first aid, manage student health care plans, facilitate immunisations, and ensure the maintenance of accurate medical records.
• Reception Leadership: Oversee daily student reception tasks, including attendance, communication with families, and management of student data systems.   
• Administration: Leading the development of sound administration procedures. Maintain first aid equipment, prepare kits for excursions, and support broader administrative needs with accuracy and efficiency.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with leadership teams, parents, and external providers to ensure the health and operational needs of the College are met.
• Compliance and WHS: Uphold Work Health and Safety standards and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
   

About You

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Have a strong commitment to student health and well-being, with experience in first aid and emergency care.
• Demonstrate experience providing high-quality administrative services.
• Possess excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage competing priorities and liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Be skilled in contemporary administrative systems, including Microsoft Office, and capable of maintaining confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Share a commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of Cardijn College.

Additional Information

About Cardijn College

Cardijn College is a leading R-12 co-educational Catholic school established in 1984, deeply connected to the Marist tradition and inspired by the dual charisms of our patrons, Cardinal Joseph Cardijn and St. Marcellin Champagnat.

Located in the Southern Vales region of Adelaide, Cardijn has grown to three campuses, each offering a unique educational environment to over 2,100 students, supported by more than 300 dedicated staff members.

• Cardijn College Marian in Noarlunga Downs enrols students from Years 7 to 12, offering an extensive curriculum alongside a vibrant extra-curricular program to support a range of learning pathways and cater to the varied interests of our students.
• Cardijn College Marcellin in Christie Downs has a focus on vocational education and training for students in Years 10 to 12 and beyond, with relationships that extend well into their careers. Marcellin facilitates seamless transitions into professional life through strong industry partnerships, equipping students with the skills and experiences necessary for career success.

• Cardijn College Galilee in Aldinga enrols students from Reception to Year 9, providing a nurturing environment with an emphasis on ecological awareness and a personalised sense of belonging.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive community culture
• A leader in educational institution
• Competitive salary based on ESO Grade 5
• ESO Grade 5 - $87,629 - $97,920 (FTE). 
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A role with purpose, making a significant impact on student wellbeing
• Salary sacrifice, paid parental leave
• Work during school hours and school term times only
• A fun and exciting social club

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