Training & Equipment Lead - Central

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.

A job to be proud of

We are currently seeking an experienced First Aid Training and Equipment Lead to work in our Training & Equipment Team in the Kalgoorlie Region or Northam on a full-time basis. Working Monday to Friday, you will lead our team in the promotion and delivery of First Aid training and kit servicing across the Region.

This opportunity will suit an individual who has demonstrated experience in leading and managing diverse and dispersed teams using an inclusive leadership style, enjoys regional travel and has a commitment to excellent customer service. As part of this role, you will need to be a self-starter and have excellent negotiation and relationship management skills to be successful.

What you’ll do:

• Provide day to day supervision and leadership to approximately 15 team members who are based in key locations including Kalgoorlie and Northam.
• Coordinate training including scheduling classes and rostering team members.
• Facilitate recruitment, onboarding and upskilling of team members.
• Uphold service quality and compliance standards in line with RTO Standards.
• Drive financial efficiency within the team.
• Ensure financial targets are met and where possible exceeded.
• Champion change and drive strategic direction.
• Significant travel within the region will be required

What you’ll need:

• Experience in a similar role, such as Team Leader, Training Coordinator or Supervisor.  
• Background in training or commercial based sectors.
• Demonstrated people management and leadership experience.
• Good problem solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Understanding of operational processes and procedures
• Knowledge of accredited training practices and requirements the Standards RTO’s (desirable)
• Ability to support the implementation of initiatives or changes.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Certificate IV in Business Administration (desirable).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (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 including remote location allowance
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

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

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.