Corporate Communications Lead/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 have two Parental Leave contract opportunities available within the Corporate Affairs team at St John WA - a Corporate Communications Lead and a Corporate Communications Officer.

In both roles, you will use your creative writing skills and communication expertise to deliver communication strategies and initiatives aligned with St John WA’s values and Strategic Plan.

The Corporate Communications Officer will report to the Corporate Communications Lead and work alongside three colleagues. The Corporate Communications Lead will report directly to the Head of Corporate Affairs and lead a team of four officers. Both positions are supported within a collaborative Corporate Affairs team, offering a strong foundation of knowledge and expertise to set you up for success.

These are 12-month fixed term full-time role (parental leave cover), based in Belmont, with flexibility around start and finish times, as well as work-from-home opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

In both roles, you will:

• Partner with stakeholders and leaders to deliver effective, audience-focused communications
• Plan, brief, and manage the development of communication materials across internal and external channels
• Ensure content is tailored for platforms such as intranet, social media, publications, and other channels
• Support the delivery of organisation-wide communication strategies that enhance employee engagement
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on best-practice communication approaches and tools

Additional responsibilities for the Lead role include:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of communications professionals
• Partner with senior leaders and executives to navigate complex communication challenges
• Lead or coordinate crisis communication responses
• Develop and deliver strategic communication plans aligned to business needs

 Corporate Communications Lead - PD.pdf

 Corporate Communications Officer - PD.pdf

What You’ll Need:

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging and channels to suit diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in a similar role within a complex organisation, including stakeholder identification, mapping, and engagement
• Demonstrated experience developing, delivering, and evaluating communication plans and initiatives
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives
• Experience delivering communications across digital platforms (eDMs, SMS, event systems, social media) and creating content for a variety of channels
• Ability to maintain consistent brand, tone, and messaging, with a solid understanding of best practices in stakeholder engagement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field (desirable)
• Familiarity with relevant software and tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, MS365 tools including social media and intranet.

Additional for the Lead role:

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting crisis communications
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and executives in a complex environment

Benefits:

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

• One year contract commencing roughly early June 2026 until June 2027
• Officer role: 2 WFH days and flexibility with start and finish times
• Lead role: 1 WFH day and flexibility with start and finish times
• Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on first aid equipment
• Complimentary First Aid Training
• Complimentary ambulance cover
• Happy to discuss part time options for Officer role.

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this opportunity, please click Apply Now to complete the online application form. Please submit your resume and cover letter (maximum one page) addressing the relevant criteria below for the role(s) you are applying for.

Officer role:

• Why do you want to work in a communications role supporting stakeholders with their strategic communications?
• Include examples of experience you bring to the role.

Lead role:

• Why do you want to lead the Corporate Communications function at St John WA?
• Include examples of the experience you bring to this lead role.

Applicants may apply for one or both roles. All applications will be considered, with appointments made to the role that best aligns with the applicant’s skills and experience.

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 Thursday 16th April 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.