Corporate Communications Officer

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:

Join St John WA as a Corporate Communications Officer and take pride in using your creative writing and communication skills to drive meaningful engagement across the organisation. In this permanent full-time role based in Belmont, you will report to the Corporate Communications Lead and collaborate with the wider Corporate Affairs team to deliver impactful communication strategies that align with St John’s values and strategic plan.

What you’ll do:

• Support stakeholders and leaders in communications by taking an audience-based approach
• Assist with and manage the development of communication materials across internal channels, social media, publications, and more
• Help strengthen communication capability across the organisation through training and guidance on intranet use and effective messaging
• Contribute to organisation-wide communication initiatives to boost employee engagement and support strategic goals
• Ensure communications are professional, accurate, and of a high standard, delivering excellence in service.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Extensive experience in internal and external communications, including planning, delivery, and measurement
• Proven experience in communication via digital platforms (eDMs, SMS, event management
  systems, social media)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS365 platforms

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:

• $92,000 - $96,000 pa + super
• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Corporate Uniform
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

To Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, prospective candidates will need to submit their application online. Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

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

Applications close on Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 6:00pm.

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. St John may begin the shortlisting process prior to the closing date.