Event Manager

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:

As the Event Manager within Event Health Services (EHS), you will play a pivotal role in leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-quality medical support across a diverse range of public events. From local community gatherings to large-scale mass participation and mass gathering events such as concerts, festivals, sporting fixtures, and cultural celebrations, you’ll ensure safe, responsive, and professional medical coverage is in place.

This dynamic role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with clients, volunteers, and operational teams to deliver tailored medical solutions that meet the unique demands of each event. You will be instrumental in applying structured command principles aligned with MIMMS and AIMMS, ensuring readiness, resilience, and excellence in service delivery across Western Australia.

If you are enthusiastic about event operations, team leadership, and making a meaningful impact in the community, this is your chance to bring your expertise to a role where every event matters.

You will work on a rotating red shift roster (4 days on, 4 days off, Monday to Sunday), including after-hours on-call responsibilities during rostered days. This ensures uninterrupted service and timely response capability, supporting seamless care delivery and operational resilience.

This is a leadership opportunity for those who thrive in challenging environments and are committed to delivering high-quality care through strategic and operational excellence—at events across Western Australia.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Event Operations Lead to design and implement comprehensive frameworks and operational guidelines that support the effective delivery of event health care services
• Represent EHS at client and stakeholder briefings to ensure alignment and understanding of event health requirements
• Conduct thorough risk assessments to support safe and compliant event operations
• Facilitate clear and timely communication with volunteers and staff before, during, and after events
• Monitor and ensure all event operations adhere to current organisational policies and regulatory standards
• Work closely with the EHS Logistics Team to maintain operational readiness of all equipment, vehicles, and assets
• Ensure sufficient numbers of trained personnel are available to meet the demands of specialist event roles
• Oversee the full lifecycle of volunteer event specialist roles, including recruitment, onboarding, training, ongoing support, and internal communications
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to support ongoing collaboration and service of event health excellence
• Ensure event specific medical operations plans are developed and dynamically adjusted as needed to meet evolving client and patron needs
• Champion high standards of customer service for all patients, clients, and stakeholders.

What you’ll need:

• Experience in event planning, management, and resourcing
• Clinical scope of Event Ambulance Officer or higher, or be willing to attend required clinical training
  Experience in motivating and leading others
• Qualifications in MIMMS and AIMMS (desirable)
• Unrestricted driver’s license with no more than 6 demerit points (essential)
• Working with Children Check (essential)
• Clinical event experience (desirable)
• Experience in managing large teams of staff and volunteers (desirable)
• WHS qualifications or background (highly desirable)

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

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now", application must include an up-to-date Resume, current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and Cover Letter addressing the below questions:

• What draws you to the Event Manager position in Event Health Services, and how does it align with your professional goals?
• Can you provide an example of a project or task where you encountered major challenges or setbacks? How did you address and overcome them?
• Can you share an example of a time when you had to assess several sources of information to make a decision? What approach did you take?
• Can you describe a situation where you received a customer complaint and explain how you handled it?

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

Applications close 6pm 22nd of October 2025

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

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