Ambulance Transport Officer

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia, connecting with the community through education, training, and care.

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities, achieved through a strong team spirit, camaraderie, and collaboration among all team members—paid and volunteers alike. Together, we support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose, and together we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians, including:

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education, and engagement
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work
• 410,000 people who received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most

A job to be proud of:

We currently have a number of Permanent Full-Time opportunities available to join the team as an Ambulance Transport Officer based throughout the Perth Metropolitan Area. This role requires compassion, patient focus and a sense of community spirit while you deliver routine care and transportation for non-emergency patients to and from healthcare facilities, clinics and private residences. Hours of work and roster cycles vary depended on operational needs.

*Please be advised that this intake will start Monday 6th April 2026.

*The Assessment Centre is scheduled for 19th to 22nd January. Should you be invited to this stage of the recruitment process, we kindly request that you ensure your availability on one of those dates. 

The skills, attributes and experiences required:

• Hold a ‘C’ or ‘CA' class driver’s licence at time of application with no restrictions (probationary drivers will not be accepted)
• Demonstrate a good driving history with no more than six (6) demerit points at time of application or any serious convictions or loss of licence within the last four years
• Successful candidates will be required to lift up to 35KG in the course of their duties.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Display exceptional customer service
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 
• Must be willing to undertake shift work, including night shift and weekends
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate HLTAID011 (within the last 12 months of application or enrolled to complete the course before training commences

The Process

Please select ‘Apply Now’ and complete the online application form. Applications must be completed in full and include the following for your application to be considered;

1. Up to date CV detailing key experiences and work history.
2. Completed Cover Letter addressing relevant experience, skills and Selection Criteria questions outlined below (submissions should be limited to a 2-page word document)

• What is your motivation for applying to the Ambulance Transport Officer position?
• Describe a time you supported someone who needed physical or emotional assistance. What did you do to ensure they felt comfortable and respected?
• Tell us about a time you went above and beyond to support a customer or client. What motivated you and what was the outcome?

1. A front and back copy of your ‘C’ or ‘CA’ class driver’s licence with no restrictions and with no more than 6 demit points at time of application

If you have any questions please contact Careers via Careers@stjohnwa.com.au or 1800 086 751.

Applications close Monday 8th December 2025 at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John.