Country Ambulance Transport Officer - Kununurra

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 currently have opportunities available in our Rural and Remote Service to join the team as a full time, part time or casual Country Ambulance Transport Officer based in Kununurra. The Country Ambulance Transport Officer (CATO) at St John WA is committed to the superior delivery of patient transport services. In WA, approximately 70 per cent of calls received require non-emergency patient transport.

Patient Transfer is a varied service with specialised transport officers that respond to non-emergency patients via pre-booked and on-demand calls. We work in the public and private sectors, in partnership with local hospitals, medical centres and care facilities, as well as the general public.

We provide a reliable, professional service offering a full range of transport options in a variety of fleet vehicles for non-ambulant passengers with low acuity medical requirements. This role will expose you to a wide variety of people and health care scenarios.

What you’ll do:

As a Country Ambulance Transport Officer (CATO) you will be required to provide routine care and transportation for non-emergency patients to and from healthcare facilities, clinics and private residences.

Please note the working hours for this role, based on full‑time or part‑time arrangements:

• Full‑time: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
• Part‑time: A combination of days between Monday and Friday, 08:30–16:30
• Casual: shifts will be provided on an adhoc basis

What you’ll need:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated experience in providing excellent patient care
• Ability to display exceptional customer service
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work across both internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Hold an unrestricted ‘C’ or ‘CA’ driver’s license with no more than 6 demerit points
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate
• Candidates with volunteer experience through St John WA and/or a medical background will be highly regarded.

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
• Operational uniform
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on First Aid equipment
• Complimentary ambulance cover
• Complimentary First Aid Training

Ready to Apply?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position, also advising of your preference for Fulltime, Part time or Casual employment and resume, as well as a copy of your Drivers’ license.

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

Applications close Friday 21st August 2026 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