Community Education Officer

St John WA has been serving the Western Australian community since 1922. Our organisation has grown into an integrated healthcare provider, connecting people across WA to lifesaving emergency services, urgent care, and health education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the safety, wellbeing, and health of everyone, no matter where in WA they live. Our services are powered by more than 8,000 dedicated employees and volunteers who bring care, skill, and compassion to every corner of the state.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Community Education Officer to join our Belmont team on a Casual Basis.

You will be required to Teach non accredited First Aid to the general public including Kindergarten to Year 12 in the Perth metropolitan area whilst promoting St John Ambulance WA services.

What You’ll Do:

• Educate adults and school students in non-accredited First Aid training and awareness; in line with agreed St John Ambulance Western Australia lesson plans, protocols, policies and procedures
• Follow and deliver appropriate lesson plans
• Efficiently plan lessons to ensure the effective delivery of non-accredited First Aid Program to students
• Promote and encourage participation in First Aid Training courses offered by St John Ambulance WA
• Contribute to efficient rostering needs of the department by providing up-to-date availability and sufficient notice of availability\
• Forward all enquiries to the Youth & Community team to ensure effective and smooth communication between school/community groups and the department

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 Position Description - Community Education Offcer.docx

What You’ll Need:

• Provide First Aid Certificate HLTAID011
• Current Working With Children Card
• Full (C class) Drivers Licence
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to problem solve by applying sound judgement using standard procedures, guidelines, workflows and precedents

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment, along with:

• Corporate uniform
• Salary Packaging with Maxxia (Pro rata)
• Consumer discounts
• Complimentary First Aid Training
• Complimentary ambulance cover

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this opportunity, please click Apply Now. You will need to complete the online application form and must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

Applicants will receive an automated receipt on application. If you have not received this email, please contact the Talent Sourcing team prior to the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications that do not include both a cover letter and resume may not be considered.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Talent Sourcing on careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 6:00pm

St John WA is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community.

St John WA is a child-safe organisation and takes a proactive approach to child safety. We ensure all children engaged in St John WA services are protected, respected, and empowered. Our commitment is supported by clear policies and procedures that reinforce our safeguarding practices.

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