Regional Training Facilitator - South West

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and 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 with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.   

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:

We are seeking someone passionate about both education and community, to deliver St John-endorsed courses to Country Ambulance volunteers and transport officers. The goal is to develop confident and competent responders for the Southwest region of WA. Full training will be provided, with previous St John experience highly desirable but not essential; professional trainers and educators are encouraged to apply.

This is a permanent part-time position, working 28 hours per week. The schedule includes Saturdays and Sundays from 7.00am to 5.00pm, as well as Monday and Friday afternoons for 4 hours. The position is based at our Bunbury Regional Office.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver efficient and effective training and development to volunteers and paid clinical staff (Transport Officers) within the Southwest region.
• Complete course reports as required to measure the effectiveness of the training activities and performance of trainees.
• Proactively engage with regular updates to ensure the ongoing quality and accuracy of training courses, utilising resources provided by St John WA Clinical Education.
• Assist with the maintenance of training equipment and training areas.
• Mentor newer Regional Training Facilitators.
• Support Volunteer Development Officers (VDOs) in their own delivery of quality training.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Full, current Western Australia Drivers Licence.
• Flexible availability to meet training requirements, mainly at weekends.
• Ability to travel to various locations in the Southwest to deliver courses.

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• Current Provide First Aid certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Existing volunteer status with St John WA
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with volunteers and/or volunteer organisations.

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
• 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".

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Lena Lee via email at careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Monday 1st September 2025 at 6pm.

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