Software Developer

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 a Software Developer, you are responsible for the development, and integration of software as a part of St John WA’s transformation program. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, help architect solutions, and implement scalable and high-performance software.  

This is a 1-year fixed term full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, based in the Belmont office.

What you’ll do:

• Participate in the design and implementation of complex software solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse software requirements, providing technical expertise across the full software development lifecycle process.
• Utilise expertise in programming languages used to integrate and build robust and scalable backend systems.
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and the identification of potential issues.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner, providing technical support to resolve production problems.
• Implement updates and patches to address security vulnerabilities, improve functionality, and enhance overall system stability.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to understand business priorities and translate them into technical solutions.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in C# .NET (or similar) programming language.
• Extensive experience with software development frameworks and tools.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Solid understanding of web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (Angular, Vue)

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 $18,500 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 Careers on (08) 6235 8850 or via email at Lena.Lee@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Monday 17 November 2025 at 6.00pm.

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