Equipment Specialist

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities.

With over 130 years of experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of employees and volunteers working together to change lives, while creating a powerful sense of belonging, where our people want to work.

This combined with over 2800 permanent team members, 6000 volunteer team members and annual revenues of $500 million, makes St John WA the industry leader in the provision of pre-hospital care and related products in Western Australia. Each year we attend in excess of 275,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life -saving first aid skills.

A Job to be proud of:

You will oversee the strategy relating to all medical equipment, including the installation and repair of all medical equipment, and change management processes related to medical equipment, to ensure that the maintenance activities of St John WA’s Fleet, Radio & Equipment Department are not disrupted.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure Medical Equipment KPI’s are achieved to the required performance standard as determined by line manager
• Maintain adequate stock levels of medical equipment, stretchers and spare parts at all times.
• Oversee the fit out of medical equipment in new vehicles and decommissioning of old vehicles to appropriate standards.
• Maintain oversight of spend within function and provide information to line manager for budgets and function expenditure
• Support Medical Equipment Technician in the installation, repair and maintenance of medical equipment as required.
• Ensure the Medical Equipment team maintains work log/service fault sheet to a high standard that are accurately completed
• Ensure life cycling process of all medical equipment and devices is me
• Work collaboratively with the Planning Lead and internal stakeholders in the modification of vehicle layout to ensure it does not impact patient/service delivery.

What you’ll need:

• Experience as a Medical Equipment Technician with several years’ experience or experience in a similar role in an equipment/maintenance and service industry
• Background in corporate, health, community, or commercial based sectors.
• Relevant Medical Technician qualifications
• 2 years’ of experience required in similar role
• C Class drivers’ license
• Good working knowledge of systems, tools, and process within the ambit of this position.

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% leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first-aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and a resume.

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Jenna Childs, Talent Sourcing Consultant via email – careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 6:00 PM.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment that 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