Senior Technology Advisor

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:

As the Senior Technology Advisor, you serve as a trusted business partner, providing strategic technology leadership that aligns innovation with organisational priorities. This role is accountable for assessing, shaping and recommending technology directions that directly support business goals and future growth. You play a pivotal role in guiding solution design and architectural decisions, ensuring they create value, minimise technical debt and drive sustainable outcomes.

This role is a permanent full-time position based at our head office in Belmont.

What you’ll do:

• collaborate with business leaders to understand functional needs and evaluate the strategic impact of technology options.
• Develop conceptual and target-state architectures that align IT initiatives with business outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on emerging technologies, trends, and innovation, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and timing.
• Partner with project managers and IT leaders to guide technology initiatives toward architectural alignment and successful outcome.
• Maintain and enhance technology frameworks, reference models, and transition roadmaps.
• Define and uphold technical standards, patterns, and governance mechanisms to ensure solution integrity and alignment.
• Provide authoritative recommendations on complex technology issues spanning systems, infrastructure, applications, and information domains.
• Engage with technical teams, system owners, and subject matter experts to identify and resolve technical debt and skill gaps.
• Lead solution designs efforts and business case formulation to support digital initiatives and long-term strategic goals.

What you’ll need:

• Comprehensive solution architecture expertise in overseeing IT projects, navigating, and communicating complex technical challenges, potential solutions, and the implications of technical debt to a diverse audience.
• Demonstrates the capacity to manage changing priorities and ambiguity while remaining calm and controlled. Maintains direction and focus through proactive planning and organised approaches to work. Communicates a “can do” attitude and positive outlook, minimising negative behaviours.
• Demonstrates broad and deep technical expertise across multiple enterprise technology platforms – including cloud computing, networking, and applications – supported by relevant industry certifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in navigating ambiguity and balancing competing priorities.
• Experience in assessing and remediating technical debt, modernising legacy systems, and leading architectural transformations.

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 up to $18,550 per annum
• 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 Lena.Lee@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Tuesday 7 October 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