Clinical Placement Coordinator

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to 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 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 which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to 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 combined 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 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

As the Clinical Placement Coordinator, you will organise and oversee the placement of clinical mentorship / observing placements for internal and external partners. You will liaise with educational/industry institutions to ensure seamless placement processes, track student progression, address logistical issues and maintain compliance with program requirements. This role plays a crucial role in facilitating observational and hands-on learning experiences for aspiring healthcare professionals.

The is a permanent part time role working 30 hours per week working in our Belmont office and reporting into the Health Alliance Engagement Manager.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and facilitate clinical placements for university students, internal staff, and volunteers, ensuring they receive appropriate exposure and experience within the operational environment. Maintain the clinical mentorship/observer performance and provide follow up with students. Communicate with the university coordinator if a student is exposed to difficult or high-acuity cases to ensure appropriate support and debriefing.
• Ensure that all legal and safety obligations have been met prior to the start of shift.
• Liaise closely with.  Internal teams (Operations, Rosters, Clinical Education) and external organisations, including universities and industry partners, to facilitate placements.
• Facilitate and support different initiatives for SJWA and external partners in relation to clinical placements.
• Ensure all policy and procedures are met during the process of placements.
• Central record filing in accordance with St John policies and procedures whilst ensuring all records are maintained as private and confidential.

What you’ll need:

• Advanced administration skills and 2 years minimum office-based experience
• High level of knowledge of Microsoft and Excel
• Experience using Power BI (preferred)
• Rostering and prioritising experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Demonstrate the SJWA values of: Think Team, Walk the Talk, Lead with the Heart, Make it Better.
• Able to establish professional work boundaries
• Strong organisational skills

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now" and attach a CV and cover letter addressing the below points:

• What is your motivation for applying for this role and with St John WA?
• What systems do you use and what is your competency level with these?
• Can you share an example of a time when you had to learn and adapt to new technology or systems at work? How did you go about learning to use the new systems effectively?

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Careers on (08) 9334 8273 or via email at careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close 8th of April 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