Leave Officer - Operations

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

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:

The Leave Officer – Operations is responsible for responding to operational leave queries for the emergency stream. Leave queries include parental leave, annual leave, personal leave, long service leave, special leave and others leave types. This position requires collaboration with the Workforce Scheduling team to ensure that operational leave is appropriately scheduled and managed.  This is a 12-month fixed opportunity for 12 hours per week. Hours of work are 7.5 hours on a Friday (flexible with start and finish time) and 4.5 hours on another day, of your choice. There may be opportunities to pick up more work to cover leave in the team, if you are interested.

What you’ll do:

• Respond to operation leave queries
• Provide information and advice to operations team members around leave
• Ensure leave information is entered accurately and efficiently into the Payroll system
• Collaborate with Workforce Scheduling team to ensure operational leave is appropriately scheduled and managed
• Escalate complex leave queries to line manager for guidance and support

What you’ll need:

• Experience in payroll, HR, leave management or complex data entry position.
• Background in corporate, health, community or commercial based sectors 
• Good problem solving and organisational skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Office suite, specifically Excel 

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:

• Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this opportunity, please click Apply Now. You will need to complete the online application form and submit the following:

1. Up to date CV detailing key experiences and work history.
2. Cover letter addressing relevant experience, skills and Selection Criteria questions outlined below (submissions should be limited to a two-page word document):

• What is your motivation for applying for the position?
• Please outline your relevant experience for the role

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 Katherine Park on (08) 9334 8273 or via email at Katherine.park@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on 23rd of October at 12 noon.

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.